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Dave's Hot Chicken
- Chicken Shop
- San Jose, CA
About this business
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
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:30 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Tue | 10:30 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Wed | 10:30 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Thu | 10:30 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Fri | 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. | |
| Sat | 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. | |
| Sun | 10:30 a.m. to Midnight |
Food was excellent. Got the slider, some fries, a reapor tender (which they had me sign a form), and chocolate milkshake. Had to dock a star because it was not spicy whatsoever.
Business response:
Sounds like you are able to handle your spice!! 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
Dave's hot chicken does not disappoint! I got spicy level "hot" and it was perfect for me because I like my food pretty spicy. I got 2 tenders and fries and the tenders were not dry at all! The outside was crispy, spicy, salty, and a little sweet! It pairs perfectly with the sauce. The fries were okay but not really seasoned or crispy. The chicken was the star of the show (obviously)! Both the chicken and fries paired well with their sauce. The tenders each come with a piece of regular white bread, which was quite plain. I... 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
I'm normally a spicy sauce sort of person but the dry rub at Dave's was very nice. I got the standard "Hot" and next time I think I'll go up at least one level as it wasn't all that hot to me. Good food, quick service.
Business response:
Sounds like you can handle your spice! Glad we could put you on! Thank you for the love!
Pretty good chicken! I got the chicken slider and one tender combo with fries. The second from the hottest (can't remember the name). The heat didn't get to me so now I have two more tiers I can try! Hot spice is a dry rub, not a wet sauce. The chicken is cooked well, and the portions for price are fairly reasonable. I didn't fancy the secret sauce on the sandwich, and I'm not really picky...it didn't seem to add anything of value to the sandwich or as dipping sauce for the tender. Maybe save the calories for a better dip... 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
Originally tried Dave's Hot Chicken in San Diego and it was pretty good. Was excited when I saw this one open in this plaza. I ordered the number 2 with the hot heat. The chicken sandwich was pretty good. Had a decent heat to flavor ratio, but man those fries were salty af. I had to dump them, my throat felt like that SpongeBob episode where he needs water lol!
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
I loved it! I was craving a spicy chicken sandwich and this hit the spot. I got the #3 combo and a side of Mac and cheese. Some fries were crispy other were soggy, but they were still good. The cashiers were really friendly and nice. Lots of tables to sit and enjoy your meal. The walls are full of unique art.
Business response:
Looks delicious! Glad you loved it! Thanks!
Ordered through doordash more than once...Wow, Happy, happy, happy! Perfectly cooked chicken...Consistently moist, tender, and hits all my favorite flavor notes...you get to choose your own spice level and they are halal too! Highly recommend this place! It looks so cute inside, I may have to make an in-person visit for fun.
Business response:
Wow! Glad you loved it! Thanks!
The food was great, extra hot really hits all the right nodes for me and my girlfriend. The staff were really nice and offered great service with any sauce or utensils. Would recommend a visit if you want a quick bite!
You must come here if you love chicken!!!! I got a medium slider with fries and it is delicious. It has a kick but not too strong for me. Which makes it perfect. I don't want it to be overly spicy that it is too hot to eat. If you like a small kick of spiciness, I recommend this chicken slider or tenders. The slaw is a perfect balance for the slider. It balances the spiciness of the chicken. Also, it was truly flavorful. I was craving some more, but the other slider was for my brother. The fries are amazing. If you put it in... read more
Frequently asked questions about Dave's Hot Chicken
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.