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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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3450 N Eagle Road, Meridian, ID, 83646, United States

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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 Midnight
Sat10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Sun10:30 a.m. to Midnight
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Tim N. 
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2 years ago

Wow... another chicken shack. Great. Chicken appeared dry on the outside but was surprisingly juicy inside. It seems they use a dry spice rub for heat, as my chicken did not come out with sauce dripping from it. They do offer a Dave's sauce, which is pretty tasty. Prices are a little steep but you get enough food in one platter for two so it kind of evens out. The sliders aren't sliders but rather regular sized chicken sandwiches. Overall, this place is OK. Not something I'd wait in. Long line to get, but good enough to go h... read more

Business response:

Oh no! We're very sorry we let you down. 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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Isaac H. 
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2 years ago

Love their medium and hot, more flavor than chick Fila shoot maybe even more flavor than my ex wife! 

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Angela M. 
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2 years ago

Curious about this place given the reviews. Our visit today went well with friendly service. Staff seemed to be hard at work for sure. It's a cool spot, but if you've ever been to a Zaxby's, Guthrie's or Raising Cane's then you will most likely be disappointed. It's a similar concept, but our chicken was a bit dry. Favorite parts of the meal were the fries and pickles. Still a fun experience overall. Might come back later to try a milkshake if they are still around during the summer? 

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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Jason S. 
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2 years ago

Have been wanting to try this place for some time and finally had the chance to try Dave's today. Overall really good experience. We showed up at lunch time and despite being super busy restaurant was very clean and service was great. Our food was very good and I will say that because I really don't like friend chicken but this is as cooked very well and still very juicy. Plus the added spice was also on point. I had the #3 Combo Dave's with 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries medium heat. The highlight of the dish was the slider. ... 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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Mark W. 
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2 years ago

Dropped into Dave's Hot Chicken for a quick - late - lunch with a friend recently. Glad I did. The good - the food and the service. That was some tasty, juicy chicken. Medium heat was the right choice for me. Thanks to the person taking our order for the advice that medium is hotter than you'd expect. I was going to order the Hot and I'm glad I didn't. The meh - how loud it was. The place was full and the floor to ceiling windows and hard surfaces in every direction made it just about impossible to take across a small two-... read more

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John D. 
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2 years ago

You should all try this place for yourself and support their opening. My notes: The dining area is large. Two people taking orders and we didn't have to wait at 5:00 pm on Thursday. Napkin dispensers are available where you pick up your food and at the soda fountain. (None at the table) Meals start at $9.99 (1 slider and a side) and do not include a drink. For my $11.99 meal (2 chicken strips and a side) I think it should come with a drink. You can add a tender for $4.69 but I think that's a ridiculous price. It was a ni... 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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Jasmine S. 
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2 years ago

Ok clearly there's a reason for the lines. It's good chicken. Now the reason for my 3 stars. Let's be honest. How you gonna serve hot chicken and not have ranch but your Dave's sauce is just mayo and ketchup. Make a better sauce or put some ranch in the menu because that lost you a star right there. The restaurant is cute we used the drive thru. Now another star deduction. One of the gals at the drive thru window was braiding her hair! Serving food I don't care if you're at the register don't mess with your hair and other pe... read more

Business response:

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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Loic L. 
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2 years ago

Food was great. Staff were nice. Would recommend. Ate inside and food came quick. Will be back. 

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Salina E. 
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2 years ago

Dave's is so good! I'm so happy there is one in Idaho now. I got the medium tender sandwich and it was so good. I also really like the Mac and cheese and fries. Their chocolate milkshakes are really good too. When I was there it was super busy but the Line was fast. Their customer service is also fantastic. While I was eating Avery (a worker) came over and offered me a refill and to take my trash. I was really appreciative of this and he was super friendly. Definitely coming back here. 

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Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 2,172 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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