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Dave's Hot Chicken
- Chicken Shop
- Santa Clara, 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
3948 Rivermark Plaza, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Tue | 10:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Wed | 10:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Thu | 10:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Fri | 10:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Sat | 10:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Sun | 10:00 a.m. to Midnight |
Okay this place is so good. You must get the cauliflower slider! Such a delicious vegetarian option! I got mild and will totally try hot next time. My partner wanted to come here for the chicken but he liked my sandwich too. I love crinkle cut fries and they have them! So good! The pickles are so fresh and love that they don't skimp on them. The bun was so soft and their sauce is the perfect addition. I also love creamy mac and they have it! Not too salty or watery. Service is quick but not too quick, good things take time... read more
Dave's hot chicken is hands down the best chicken I have ever tried in my life. It was amazing. Service was quick, and its decorated super cool. Overall 10/10 experience and I will be returning.
I came in today for HOT chicken and wasn't disappointed. Restaurant was clean and staff was friendly and accommodating. I love hot spice so I tried the "extra hot" chicken tenders and they were perfect. Chicken was juicy and breading/batter was crispy. Seasoned to perfection! Spicy but not overwhelming (for me). Fries were great too! Lupe (I thinks she's the manager) was such a doll and very sweet.
Uniqueness: Apparently their spiciest level requires a waiver to sign beforehand! Wait Time: [x][x][x][x][ ] Food Quality: [x][x][x][x][x] Service: [x][x][x][x][ ] Setting: [x][x][x][x][ ] Cost: [x][x][x][x][ ] Recommendation? Their cauliflower side is surprisingly delicious as well. Made a quick spot here to get some chicken for lunch and was satisfied with my visit here. I ordered the chicken sandwich combo (medium spice) with the fried cauliflower on the side. Spice level is a... read more
Stopped by Dave's Hot Chicken for lunch and had a great experience! The service was quick and easy--perfect for a midday bite. The vibe is super laid back with upbeat music, cool graffiti art, and neon signs that give the place a fun, energetic feel. The food hit the spot--hot, flavorful, and reasonably priced. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the spice level options made it easy for everyone to enjoy. Great spot for a casual, tasty meal. Will definitely be back!
I heard so many good things so I decided to try them for lunch. I got a two strip (lite spice) with fries, side of Mac & cheese, and a rocket pop slushy. It was all in at $30-ish. A bit pricey imho, but I wanted to splurge for lunch today and try something new. Headed back to work and dove in. I'll be completely honest. For the amount of food I received, I felt this was too expensive. I did lite spice to my strips, and while they weren't spicy, to my taste they were just a bit too salty. Fortunately I asked for some hone... read more
I heard so many good things so I decided to try them for lunch. I got a two strip (lite spice) with fries, side of Mac & cheese, and a rocket pop slushy. It was all in at $30-ish. A bit pricey imho, but I wanted to splurge for lunch today and try something new. Headed back to work and dove in. I'll be completely honest. For the amount of food I received, I felt this was too expensive. I did lite spice to my strips, and while they weren't spicy, to my taste they were just a bit too salty. Fortunately I asked for some hone... read more
Have not tried Cane's but this was really good. Just a tad expensive for the quantity of food. I got two meals and it was $40, felt more like $30 in value. Fries are crinkle cut, should be shoe string to be even better, but I suppose that is just personal preference. Place is decorated very hip, like something out of a comic book or something. Service was pretty fast though, looked like a hard working team back there.
Never had it. But it was 9:30pm at night and it was open. The guy who ordered before me - he ordered two chicken burgers and fries and ate everything! So he really loved it. For me, it wasn't exactly the same. Food was okay. Their product seems to rival Cane's, except their signature is the dry rub on their chicken. I got chicken bites. One friend got chicken tenders. And two friends got the chicken burgers. Fries were good and crunchy. My chicken bites were okay. The rub felt very rubbery or chalky on my tongue and chee... read more
Frequently asked questions about Dave's Hot Chicken
How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?
Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.2 star rating with 310 reviews.
When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?
Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 12:00 a.m.