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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.5

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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. 

Location details

1085 E Brokaw Road Suite 10, San Jose, CA, 95131, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Tue10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Wed10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Thu10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Fri10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sat10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sun10:30 a.m. to Midnight
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Sandy Q. 
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a year ago

Since we haven't had fried chicken sandwiches in a while, I sent hubby here to pick up dinner. We ordered 3 combos and all of them included sliders and fries. For my sandwich, I ordered mild while the rest of the family ordered no spice. Our sandwiches were good and 1 sandwich per person was sufficient enough. One complaint I have is that the fries were not crispy. 

Business response:

We're happy that you're happy! If you have a minute would you mind connecting with us at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc to tell us how we can earn that last star? 

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Jo C. 
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a year ago

I placed an order online and it was ready by the time we got to the restaurant. The chicken sandwich and tenders were moist and well seasoned. The mild flavoring is all I can handle. The pickles and slaw were refreshing. The fries could be crispier but it wouldn't be if we dined in. 

Business response:

Hi Jo, 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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Leya S. 
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a year ago

This place is bomb! I've tried a few places and this place definitely lives up to the hype. Food was fresh & everything tasted amazing. The spice level me & my boyfriend tried was Hot and I think it was pretty spicy. I could definitely do medium or mild next time. The fries were perfectly crispy too. The sauce they give on the side is just your typical mayo + ketchup sauce. I feel like sometimes whenever I go to hot chicken places they don't take out the weird piece of tendon but I'm pretty sure Dave's Hot Chicken does whi... read more

Business response:

Thank you for your review Leya! Please come back again soon! -Julie 

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Sako 4. 
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a year ago

5 stars for the best chicken restaurant in california. you will not regret their hot chicken sliders. 

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John G. 
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a year ago

If you haven't tried drakes hot chicken them it's on you. The chicken here are huge asf and will get you full. Fast service and artsy place. Very clean and wall art are nice. 

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Autie P. 
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a year ago

That was fricking yum. Food was so delicious my boyfriend and I were arguing over leftovers. Definitely get the mac and cheese over the fries. Also you MUST use the honey. bonus points for really pretty patio at night uwu 

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Blake R. 
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a year ago

Leah was great! Awesome atmosphere, best chicken on the go Gonna make a return to Daves Hot Chicken 

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Lele Y. 
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a year ago

3.5 stars Plaza parking available but it can get crowded Menu is about 6 to 8 items I opt for their chicken sandwich, one chicken tender and french fries I got LITE spice- there's a small kick but nothing overwhelming, fries flavor was alright but a bit underwhelming Might be just preference but chicken sandwich was lacking sauce portion, it's a light drizzle (see photo) and wish a bit more could be added (or if they could offer some more on the side like dixie cup) I don't oppose to coming back if a friend wanted t... read more

Business response:

Hi Lele, 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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Kevin T. 
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a year ago

I've been here at least 10 times so far and I can say that the chicken is very consistent and pretty good. The fries are rarely crispy and rest of the time they're borderline soggy (I eat in store) but still good. The one thing that irritates me about this place is that they never give you enough condiments. You ask for honey they will take out one packet at a time and give you 2 max, that is ridiculous. You ask for more and they say no. This happens every single time I go. It must be directions from management to save mo... read more

Business response:

Hi Kevin, 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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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.5 star rating with 371 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 10:30 a.m.