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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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131 S Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Tue10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Wed10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Thu10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Fri10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Sun10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
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Cary S. 
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4 months ago

Best chicken, great service! Ambience is nice. We got a couple of sandwiches and a few drinks. 

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Russell C. 
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4 months ago

Excellent food and service I would define recommend people who want chicken sandwiches to come here 

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Elise B. 
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5 months ago

I ordered on the kiosk inside and the order didn't take long to be ready. They have indoor & outdoor seating. I ordered the 2 tenders with fries. The chicken is moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. I like that you can change the spice level to your liking. The fries were fresh & hot. 

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Adrian L. 
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6 months ago

I had a very filling, satisfying visit tonight at Dave's at little Tokyo. I was already a fan of the bites and chose to order the 10pc with the fries. I ordered with no spice and let me tell you, beats chick fil a!!! For $10! That's a steal. Staff was very nice and courteous. Will be back!!!! 

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Alexander .. 
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6 months ago

Watched this store get robbed for chicken, and they still had my order ready in less than ten minutes. Shout out to Ms Heidi I believe her name was for her excellent service and smile. 

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Katherine L. 
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6 months ago

I love Dave's. I gotta say, I am a die hard howling fan. It took me some time to give Dave's a chance but it is a pretty good substitute when you are in the mood for some bomb fried hot chicken without the wait. I personally don't like their hot seasoning as much as the mild since I feel that it takes away from the punch of flavor you get from the mild. My go to order - mild hot chicken(9/10) sandwiches with fries and a Mac and cheese. Dave's sauce is soo good on everything. Ask for more on the side. The Mac and cheese (1... read more

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Connor I. 
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7 months ago

This place is famous and successful for a reason. I've always been impressed by the flavors here. Chicken is always cooked perfect, The dry rub is simply delectable. There's a heat level for everybody, (Start with medium or hot, then try leveling up next time if you dare...) The sliders are perfectly portioned, The sauce is to die for. What else can I say? If you haven't tried Dave's, you're missing out. 

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Hector F. 
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7 months ago

I'm ordoring again cruncy chiken and fries salty bread pickle though ful alot the serviv 

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Francis V. 
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8 months ago

This is one of my fav hot chicken spots. It's a bummer they no longer have the cauliflower. I usually find parking at one if the meters, there's always an open spot or I will catch someone leaving. If you come during the week around lunchtime it's likely to be a line. There's either 1 or 2 people working the counter and the line goes pretty fast. There's tables inside and outside, it's comfortable with plenty of space. 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 973 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 2:00 a.m.