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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.8

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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Jess N. 
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a year ago

Happy that I no longer have to drive to union city for Dave's. The line was longer when it first opened but it's pretty reasonable now. You can also order ahead of time for pick up. I love their fried chicken sandwich. The chicken is crunchy, juicy, and goes well with the Dave's sauce. I like to drizzle honey on a few bites here and there for a sweet and salty taste. Their fries is fluffy and medium crispy. Ambiance is bright and casual with both in and outdoor seatings. Overall, a convenient place to grab a quick yummy m... read more

Business response:

Thank you for the 5-star love! It's guests like you who make our local community so special. Looking forward to your next visit! 

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Kris P. 
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a year ago

For me, it's not my thing. Just personal preference, because everyone around us seemed to be enjoying themselves. Be prepared though, because for some reason, this chain attracts mostly young kids (think high school/early college). Equals high energy high noise and a lot of "bro" this "bro" that. I warned you. Anyhoo, my little ones got the no spice and I got the medium spice. First off, I got the combo of slider/strip. These pieces were absolutely huge. Which explains the high prices. So I guess in a way, you're getting yo... read more

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Jonathan F. 
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a year ago

The food is great and very spicy just how I like it. Cashier is very friendly and helped me checking on multiple online orders 

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Ryan Y. 
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a year ago

I took advantage of their free slider day. It was crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside. The sauce packet that was included was very flavorful, not sure if it had cheese. Nice crunchy lettuce/red cabbage and bun. A good sized portion for the retail price! It reminded me of what Starbird in Foster City used to be. 

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Chris M. 
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a year ago

We ordered the Dave's #2. The 2 sliders with fries. Let's start with the fries. CRINKLE CUT FRIES THAT ARENT SOGGY OR BURNT?!? Idk what kinda wizardry they got going on here but those are the best crinkle cut fries I've had. Now for the chicken. We ordered medium and hot spice level sliders. The hot had a little kick to it but nothing crazy. Definitely juicy and crunchy chicken. The pickle slices are awesome and their sauce is tasty! Also if you're feeling it try out some honey on the slider. It's pretty darn good. We will d... read more

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Sally A. 
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a year ago

This place always hits the spot! I usually share a two slider meal that comes with a side of fries. One slider fills me up, so it's a great value for what you get. I usually get the medium spice level which isn't too spicy. I also love to dip my fries in the Dave's sauce. Whether I'm ordering Doordash pickup, through the app, or in person, the quality is always on point. I've also had only good interactions with the staff who are super kind and helpful. I stopped by today when they had a free slider promo, so the line was... read more

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Juicke C. 
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a year ago

Lately I have been monitoring my red meat intake so I'm limited to chicken and fish so I have been trying different chicken dishes and restaurants serving chicken. So Dave's popped up. It was a very lunch and didn't want to spoil dinner. After browsing their menu, it was narrowed to combo #4, one chicken slider and fries and choice mild sauce. Pickled onions and pickles were included with the order. Placed my order at the counter and a number is assigned for food pick up. The food was quickly prepared. The slider was served ... read more

Business response:

Thanks so much for leaving your review! We'd love a second chance to impress you and hopefully earn that extra star. Please connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can make it up to you? -Julie 

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T S. 
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a year ago

Love this chicken. I've been for lunch three times in two months. The staff are always nice and pleasant. Not many options on the menu, but the chicken is the bomb. The medium sauce is pretty hot already, just a warning. I love the sauces and fries too. Great addition to east Dublin! 

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Ilse H. 
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a year ago

Hell yes!! I was so excited to see there was a Dave's Hot Chicken in Dublin. I had it in LA before and loved it and this location didn't disappoint! I got the #4 medium heat , add cheese, sub with Mac, and man, solid chicken sandwich. The daves sauce with it tasted fire and if you add honey to it, it's a freaking game changer. The sandwich can get a little messy so have extra napkins. I should have gotten hot heat instead of medium but medium has a nice kick to it. The Mac was hella fire too. They added paprika to it which g... read more

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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.