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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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118 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087, United States

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Paul G. 
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a year ago

Kinda pricy... spice wasn't really there... but the chicken was moist, the batter was light and crunchy, imo dog bun might be better, due to the shape of the chicken... I'm just saying French fries were good, not soggy... I would consider going back the food was edible... 

Business response:

Hey Paul, We would like to make this right. Would you be willing to connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can get a second chance to impress you? -Julie 

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Moe R. 
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a year ago

Clean, well lit, fast food place that serves hot chicken--spicy friend chicken that comes in two configurations (a slider, or as chicken tenders) and seven degrees of heat, ranging from not spicy on up. I ordered Medium and it was pretty spicy. Seems geared toward a younger crowd, with high-energy decor and fairly loud rock music. Food seems aimed at younger audiences too, with a sweet, spicy flavor profile that lacked complexity. Simple food for simple tastes. Very limited menu (it's all about the chicken, folks!). I do... read more

Business response:

We'd really love a second chance to make this right. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc? -Julie 

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Moe R. 
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a year ago

Clean, well lit, fast food place that serves hot chicken--spicy friend chicken that comes in two configurations (a slider, or as chicken tenders) and seven degrees of heat, ranging from not spicy on up. I ordered Medium and it was pretty spicy. Seems geared toward a younger crowd, with high-energy decor and fairly loud rock music. Food seems aimed at younger audiences too, with a sweet, spicy flavor profile that lacked complexity. Simple food for simple tastes. Very limited menu (it's all about the chicken, folks!). I do... read more

Business response:

We'd really love a second chance to make this right. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc? -Julie 

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Gregory G. 
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a year ago

Dave has some of the best hot chicken around. The walls are designed with color and give a graffiti artist feel. Their menu is pretty basic sandwiches with fries, Mac and cheese, and shakes or soda, but when you do something so we'll you don't need 20 different choices. The spice levels are tame, hot isn't over powering at all. Extra hot you can taste but the heat but it does linger. Medium has a little heat, mild has none that I could taste at all. It is a counter serve restaurant so once order take 5 mins or so. The chicke... read more

Business response:

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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Gregory G. 
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a year ago

Dave has some of the best hot chicken around. The walls are designed with color and give a graffiti artist feel. Their menu is pretty basic sandwiches with fries, Mac and cheese, and shakes or soda, but when you do something so we'll you don't need 20 different choices. The spice levels are tame, hot isn't over powering at all. Extra hot you can taste but the heat but it does linger. Medium has a little heat, mild has none that I could taste at all. It is a counter serve restaurant so once order take 5 mins or so. The chicke... read more

Business response:

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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P A. 
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a year ago

I am not a fan of any kind of burgers or fries. It doesn't mean I hate it but I never get cravings to eat them...until....I had at Dave's. Their fries are amazing as well as the chicken slider. I usually get Hot. It's perfect for my tastebuds. My wife is same as me who never had cravings or likings of any kind of burger or fries. But Dave's is an exception. Their service is exceptional. I ordered online pick up at 10:48pm (they close at 11pm) that didn't stop me. I was doubtful if they would make it for me but shockingly my... read more

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P A. 
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a year ago

I am not a fan of any kind of burgers or fries. It doesn't mean I hate it but I never get cravings to eat them...until....I had at Dave's. Their fries are amazing as well as the chicken slider. I usually get Hot. It's perfect for my tastebuds. My wife is same as me who never had cravings or likings of any kind of burger or fries. But Dave's is an exception. Their service is exceptional. I ordered online pick up at 10:48pm (they close at 11pm) that didn't stop me. I was doubtful if they would make it for me but shockingly my... read more

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R M. 
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a year ago

I guess I have been spoiled with the World Famous Oakland chicken sando spot, because I didn't think this place was all that. Cheese fries - lightly seasoned and super skimpy with the cheese sauce Sliders - bread, slaw and sauce were all kinda bland. The strip seemed like it came from one of those steroid chickens, because I have never seen one that huge. The "hot" didn't even produce any tears and is similar to WFHB's "mild plus". Nothing stood out to make me nod in approval or do a little dance. I'd much rather driv... read more

Business response:

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 

R M.'s profile image
R M. 
rating
a year ago

I guess I have been spoiled with the World Famous Oakland chicken sando spot, because I didn't think this place was all that. Cheese fries - lightly seasoned and super skimpy with the cheese sauce Sliders - bread, slaw and sauce were all kinda bland. The strip seemed like it came from one of those steroid chickens, because I have never seen one that huge. The "hot" didn't even produce any tears and is similar to WFHB's "mild plus". Nothing stood out to make me nod in approval or do a little dance. I'd much rather driv... read more

Business response:

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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Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.7 star rating with 626 reviews. 

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Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 12:00 a.m.