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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.9

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

9885 Sierra Blvd, #100, Fontana, CA, 92335, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:00 a.m. to Midnight
Tue10:00 a.m. to Midnight
Wed10:00 a.m. to Midnight
Thu10:00 a.m. to Midnight
Fri10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sun10:00 a.m. to Midnight
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Ethan B. 
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11 months ago

Food was good but Canes is way way better!!! The food is expensive and the Dave's sauce is not anywhere near Canes sauce also the medium spice level was more like mild than medium I was throughly disappointed with my experience and probably won't come back again!! 

Business response:

Sorry we didn’t hit the spot for you. Appreciate the honest feedback on the spice level and sauce. If you’ve got a sec, drop us a line at tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can try to make it better for you. Thanks for giving us a shot! 

Ethan B.'s profile image
Ethan B. 
rating
11 months ago

Food was good but Canes is way way better!!! The food is expensive and the Dave's sauce is not anywhere near Canes sauce also the medium spice level was more like mild than medium I was throughly disappointed with my experience and probably won't come back again!! 

Business response:

Sorry we didn’t hit the spot for you. Appreciate the honest feedback on the spice level and sauce. If you’ve got a sec, drop us a line at tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can try to make it better for you. Thanks for giving us a shot! 

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Justin K. 
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a year ago

Still the best chicken sandwich! Also, the window that faces the intersection is perfect. Great view of the bustling city of Fontana. The staff here are friendly and that is key due to the business of this location. Having great food is half the battle. People aren't taught kindness. Leilani is exceptional worker! Goes above and beyond. When something is requested, she's on it. Not everyday do you experience a positive attitude in the workforce and she exemplifies this. Part of the reason why customer keeps going back. The e... read more

Business response:

OOF!!!! Thanks for taking the time to write this! We're glad you appreciated our window but most importantly our chicken!! Keep it spicy! 

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Justin K. 
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a year ago

Still the best chicken sandwich! Also, the window that faces the intersection is perfect. Great view of the bustling city of Fontana. The staff here are friendly and that is key due to the business of this location. Having great food is half the battle. People aren't taught kindness. Leilani is exceptional worker! Goes above and beyond. When something is requested, she's on it. Not everyday do you experience a positive attitude in the workforce and she exemplifies this. Part of the reason why customer keeps going back. The e... read more

Business response:

OOF!!!! Thanks for taking the time to write this! We're glad you appreciated our window but most importantly our chicken!! Keep it spicy! 

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Jill H. 
rating
a year ago

I've come in once and ordered twice now with Postmates. I've also ordered from the Ontario one and there is a definite difference in the quantity and quality of food between the two places. I always order the two tenders meal and it seems like Ontario gives you two chicken breasts and Fontana cuts a chicken breast in two pieces. The Fontana orders are always really dry and they never give you extra Dave's sauce. I love the food everywhere but from this particular spot. I've tried it in San Bernardino and even in Arizona. It'... read more

Business response:

We're sorry we didn't meet your expectations. Help us improve and earn those extra stars. Share your concerns at www.tellusdirect.com/DHC. Thank you. 

Jill H.'s profile image
Jill H. 
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a year ago

I've come in once and ordered twice now with Postmates. I've also ordered from the Ontario one and there is a definite difference in the quantity and quality of food between the two places. I always order the two tenders meal and it seems like Ontario gives you two chicken breasts and Fontana cuts a chicken breast in two pieces. The Fontana orders are always really dry and they never give you extra Dave's sauce. I love the food everywhere but from this particular spot. I've tried it in San Bernardino and even in Arizona. It'... read more

Business response:

We're sorry we didn't meet your expectations. Help us improve and earn those extra stars. Share your concerns at www.tellusdirect.com/DHC. Thank you. 

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Shaheen N. 
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a year ago

I happened to be in Fontana and stopped by this Dave's hot chicken because I was craving spicy southern fried chicken with that honey glaze. I kept the spice level at a medium, because even though I can handle hot, I'm trying to enjoy my meal. I topped it all off a small order of mac & cheese and some fries on the side. Dave's hot chicken is my go to for fried chicken sandwiches open late. The chicken meat itself is of excellent quality, halal. I really appreciate the customer care and service that I was given at this lo... read more

Business response:

Thank you for the four-star review, we are so glad you enjoyed your experience. To make your next visit perfect, please share your additional feedback at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc. We're looking forward to earning that fifth star from you!" 

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Shaheen N. 
rating
a year ago

I happened to be in Fontana and stopped by this Dave's hot chicken because I was craving spicy southern fried chicken with that honey glaze. I kept the spice level at a medium, because even though I can handle hot, I'm trying to enjoy my meal. I topped it all off a small order of mac & cheese and some fries on the side. Dave's hot chicken is my go to for fried chicken sandwiches open late. The chicken meat itself is of excellent quality, halal. I really appreciate the customer care and service that I was given at this lo... read more

Business response:

Thank you for the four-star review, we are so glad you enjoyed your experience. To make your next visit perfect, please share your additional feedback at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc. We're looking forward to earning that fifth star from you!" 

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Kristin S. 
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a year ago

Much improved from my first visit to a Dave's hot chicken on SD. I stumbled on this location on our way to an appointment at Kaiser. There is outside seating, the inside has a corner window with a view of the traffic. The bathrooms need codes to get into but that's fair these days for a fast food place. The girl at the counter was lovely, she assisted with the menu and we discussed the heat options for myself and my son. We got a combo slider and tender, Dave's bites, an extra tender and a oreo shake. Surprisingly, this wa... read more

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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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 3,284 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 12:00 a.m.