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Dave's Hot Chicken

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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

4550-A Tassajara Rd., Dublin, CA, 94568, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sat11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sun11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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North S. 
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a month ago

Sliders- got the Hot and it hits you instantly. Sliders taste much better than tenders, combination with pickles coleslow and sauce tastes much better. Sliders did look lot smaller and buns lower quality than it does in other photos. Maybe I shouldve gotten cheese with it. Sliders were good, buns couldve been higher quality. Tenders: extra hot starts off slow and starts to really ramp up. I could feel moments where my temple lobe of my brain, both sides, just felt cold, spicier and less tasty than buldak ramen. I dont even ... read more

Business response:

Thanks for the awesome photos and stellar review. We appreciate you taking the time to stop by and show us some love. If you have a minute, please reach out to us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc and tell us how we can earn that fifth star 

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J Christian E. 
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2 months ago

Got my order for takeout. I had the #3 which had fries, sandwhich, and tender both at medium spice. Love that the protein was larger than the carbs. Good flavor and slight crunch to it. The fries were okay, will definitely ask for more well done but overall enjoyable paired with their sauce. 

Business response:

Solid choice! Glad you enjoyed the balance of protein to carbs and the crunch. Asking for well-done fries is a great call—hope your next visit is even better! 

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Jack N. 
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2 months ago

Good, decent, Nashville fried chicken. But beware, they will ask you for a tip for fast food with no table service. They will directly ask for the tip on their payment system before you ever receive your food, making for an uncomfortably implied quid pro quo. 

Business response:

Appreciate your feedback. The tipping prompt is standard on many payment systems, but there’s absolutely no pressure to leave one. Glad you enjoyed the chicken, and we hope to see you again! 

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Caroline A. 
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2 months ago

I was so excited to try Daves. We ordered at kiosk, we were not sure about the spice. I asked after and the gal said we could order with lite spice, the spice and salt were over load and we didn't eat much of our sliders. The top loaded fries were great, I picked the chicken off, love Dave sauce, pickles and honey. May not go back, ordering was confusing re: the salty spice. 

Business response:

Sorry the spice level wasn’t what you expected. We know it’s a personal preference, and we always want our guests to enjoy their meal. Glad you liked the fries and toppings, though! If you ever decide to give us another shot, we’d love to get it just right for you. 

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kimberly C. 
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3 months ago

I've never had a meal that I didn't like. We just ordered two sliders, fries, cheese fries and coleslaw. -- lite mild is preferred since it's slightly spicy and still edible. We ordered via door dash. I recommend going in person so that your fries don't get soggy. It's an easy quick dinner. 

Business response:

Thanks, Kimberly! We’re thrilled to hear you’ve enjoyed every meal with us. Lite Mild is a solid choice! Great tip about visiting in person to keep those fries crispy—hope to see you at one of our locations soon! 

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Michael W. 
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3 months ago

The best chicken I would ever eat in my life. Normally I make my own chicken burgers but on Black Friday, I decided to drop by. Not a bad place at all if you don't count the high prices. In the reality no one cares about the high prices because you are paying for good taste. Everyone who works here is very nice and are always very cheerful to help you. This may be a chicken joint but is very popular. There are plenty of places to sit if you come at the right time. You see a mix of both dine in and to go people. Chicken comes... read more

Business response:

Thanks for the glowing review, Michael! We’re thrilled you loved the chicken, sauce, and cheerful service—your “winner winner chicken dinner” comment made our day! Glad to hear we’re second to none and that you even took some sauce home for your own creations. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! 

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Leonor R. 
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4 months ago

This joint is really fun with street art on all the walls. It sets a great vibe for hot chicken. Wonder of these images are standard in all branches? Orders may be taken by a friendly sever at the counter. Being our 1st visit, he recommended the Medium heat level. It was perfect though I think I can go up to Hot next time. We ordered Dave's #4- Slider & fries for $10.99 The fried chicken was bigger than the bread! It was crunchy outside, moist inside. One slider was super filling! It came with seasoned fries which were su... read more

Business response:

Thanks for the great review, Leonor! We’re so glad you enjoyed the street art, the atmosphere, and, of course, the food. It’s awesome to hear the Medium heat was just right, and we’re excited for you to try Hot next time! We’re thrilled you’ll be back, and we can’t wait to serve you again! 

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Brent B. 
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4 months ago

I have been to 3 or 4 locations and have found the quality consistent. The " hot" spiciness is my favorite with a nice warm "mouth burn). 

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Margaret L. 
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4 months ago

Came on Drake's birthday where you get a free chicken slider. I love free food but it's not a quick service. It is pretty chaotic on this day. I arrived a little before 12pm, the line was out the door. It was very crowded and busy. I think I waited a total of 40 minutes (20 minutes in line and 20 minutes for food to be ready). I recalled coming here in the past when it was NOT Drake's birthday. The chicken slider is not an actual slider but more like a sandwich. I think the chicken slider is pretty good. It has different s... read more

Business response:

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the chicken slider and found the spice levels to your liking, though we’re sorry about the wait and the busy atmosphere. We appreciate your patience during such a high-traffic day and look forward to hearing your thoughts on the fries when you return. 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 1,159 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close at 11:00 p.m.