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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.6

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

2228 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Tue10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Wed10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Thu10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Fri10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Sat10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
Sun10:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.
4.6362 reviews
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Janika R. 
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a month ago

Was charged a tip days later for an order of fries. Wasn't much at all but I am concerned if I go back it will happen again and the extra charge might be more. This place doesn't take cash and I usually order through Yelp. Was taken back when I got notified by cashapp that the price was updated due to a tip. Service was excellent that day it's unfortunate this happened. 

Business response:

Sorry to hear about your experience. We want to earn those extra stars. Help us improve at www.tellusdirect.com/DHC. Thank you. 

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Rosalind C. 
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a month ago

Very solid fried chicken sandwiches and fries! I've only had food delivered and it's always hot and fresh! I usually get the combo that comes with 1 mild slider, 1 mild chicken finger, fries (add cheese) and it's the perfect late night or cheat meal! The chicken is seasoned and the sauce married well with the chicken and fries! 

Business response:

We appreciate your four-star review! It’s wonderful to know you had a positive experience. We aim to make every visit exceptional, and your feedback at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc can help us achieve this. If you have a minute, please reach out, we look forward to your thoughts! 

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Doug Y. 
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a month ago

Standard hot chicken joint. Basically on par with Hot Boys and tastes similar. Its good but I'd only eat here once in a while because its fried and greasy. Its not cheap either and you're at least gonna spend $15. 

Business response:

Thank you for the four stars! We're glad you enjoyed your time with us. We're always looking to improve and would love to hear more from you at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc. Your feedback is vital in helping us provide the best experience possible!" 

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Ebony W. 
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2 months ago

Went to this location for the first time yesterday and was able to try the loaded fries. Despite how busy their store was due to the black joy parade, they delivered great service! Food was amazing and the wait time was only 10-15, super impressive with the amount of people that were in there. The store was also kept in great shape! Clean enough to sit and eat with no complaints The loaded fries were super good! I was being greedy though lol I should've just got a regular. The large was HUGE! 

Business response:

Love hearing this, Ebony! Even with the Black Joy Parade rush, sounds like everything hit the spot. And yeah, the large loaded fries are no joke! Appreciate you stopping by and sharing the love! 

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anna s. 
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2 months ago

My kids and I love Dave's hot chicken. We are so happy there is a location in Oakland. We are not yet brave enough to try the reaper flavor yet. We enjoy the chicken burgers. My younger son likes the fries. 

Business response:

Glad you and your family are enjoying our chicken burgers! When you’re ready for the Reaper, we’ll be cheering you on! 

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Daniela J. 
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3 months ago

Ordered delivery and it's a solid hot chicken sandwich. I would give this overall 3.5 stars but didn't feel like i could round up to 4. I wish they gave a bit more sauce with the delivery. Also got the side of Mac n cheese and it was just ok. Fries are pretty good. Spice level on sandwich medium was good for me, hot was definitely too hot for me. 

Business response:

Thanks for the great review, Daniela! We’re glad you enjoyed the hot chicken sandwich and fries. We appreciate your feedback on the sauce and mac and cheese, and we'll definitely take that into consideration. Hope to see you again soon! 

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Dan R. 
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4 months ago

Dave's is always what you expect. A great chicken sandwich and fries. Never had a bad order from the Broadway location. The people that work there are nice as well. Thanks Dave's Hot Chicken and your employees. 

Business response:

Thanks for the awesome review, Dan! We're thrilled to hear that you consistently enjoy your meals at the Broadway location and appreciate the great service. We’ll keep the good vibes going! See you next time! 

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Joseph Anthony S. 
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5 months ago

Solid. Get the sliders if you like bread that compresses like a flat cushion. This IS a compliment lol. But thick pieces, not as spicy add you think, and old fashioned crisp fries are crisp and almost generous 

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Ted R. 
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6 months ago

Dave's is all right. Not exactly earthshaking. But pretty OK fast food for the price. I wanted to check it out for myself since this seems to be a growing national chain. There's not even much to tell. It's a funky/wild and crazy brand they're looking to project even though the layout is straight fast food/dining hall. I walked in on a weekday afternoon. No line. The person at the counter was polite and nice enough. I ordered the #4, a slider plus fries for $10.99. Five minutes later, I had my chicken sandwich. I did not g... read more

Business response:

Appreciate your review! We’re all about improvement and would love the opportunity to elevate your next experience. Contact us at http://dhcfeedback.com, and let's make it up to you 

Frequently asked questions about Dave's Hot Chicken

How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.6 star rating with 362 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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