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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. 

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3817 Center St NE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States

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Mon11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Tue11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Wed11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Thu11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Fri11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sat11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sun11:00 a.m. to Midnight
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Benjamin M. 
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a year ago

I like some heat with my food, but I don't seek it out intentionally, so that probably affected my experience here. This place was busy but service was very friendly and quick! It is decorated very brightly with cool lighting. The menu is simple, and I decided to try "Hot" as my spice level, and I went with one slider and one tender, otherwise known as the "Dave's #3." The food came out fast. The chicken was juicy, but the spice seemed just one note to me: heat. It didn't really have much in the way of flavor. The spice r... read more

Business response:

Thanks for the awesome review! We're thrilled to know you had a great experience with us. Let's work together to make it even better! Share your thoughts at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc, and let's aim for that fifth star! 

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Colette J. 
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a year ago

Just to start, as i walked in, i walked in the direction of the bathroom. seeing that it was locked by a code the employees without being asked for anything they told me the code promptly, then after ordering I had not yet sat down 1 minute, then our tracker started buzzing for our food. They gave me an extra chicken tender--the chicken was so succulent and perfectly spiced (I got medium heat--I'm white.) Yummy!! 

Business response:

We're all cheers over here! Thanks for being amazing, and here’s to many more awesome experiences with you! 

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Prophetess Charlotte B. 
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a year ago

I hate to admit it, but literally Dave's stole me from Kentucky fried chicken. Yes they have it's crispy it's fresh. It's real chicken and it's really good. They have the side with the pickles just a little something the chickens can be spicy as you want it or can be as mild as you'd like to have it you got drive-through won't take you 10 minutes to get your order you're gonna thank me for this. 

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Cynthia G. 
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a year ago

Every time I come here the food is hot and fresh and delicious! The workers are always incredibly nice and helpful if you have any questions! 

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Phil Y. 
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a year ago

We stopped here for a quick lunch during our road trip. It was a little busy when I arrived with a handful of people ahead of me. The woman at the front was nice and helpful. I ordered a chicken sandwich with no spice for my wife. When I asked about the spice level for my sandwich, the woman went to the kitchen and got a sample of the hot for me to try. Since it did not seem too spicy to me, I ordered a hot one with extra pickles. The sandwiches were pretty good. My wife liked her non-spicy one. My hot was hotter ... read more

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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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Josh C. 
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a year ago

Disclaimer: I cannot handle spice at all so take this review with a block of salt. First of all, I love the design of the restaurant. The outside is so fun and the interior is even cooler with the art on the walls, the lights and even the special napkins. Now onto the food. I ordered a number 3 which came with one tender and one slider (level 0 spice). The meal was fantastic. The tenders were crispy and juicy inside, the fries were perfectly seasoned, the slider was amazing (I love the kale slaw) and the sauce brings it all... 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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Roy A. 
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a year ago

Came here for the first time with my kids and didn't know what to expect but we loved it! The menu was very simple, my kids loved the M&M and Oreo milkshake options that they have and the food was great! The place was very clean and I loved how the place was designed! The cashiers Brandy and Valeria were very nice and friendly to us while being patient at the same time with my two young boys. The manager, by the name of Nick even came over to us at the end of our meal to ask how everything went along with the service and foo... read more

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Robert B. 
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a year ago

Finally got to try this hot chicken and what a treat! I normally eat very hot levels such as Thai 4. I ordered the hot sliders and the spice was perfect! 

Business response:

We're thrilled to see our efforts reflected in your feedback. It's customers like you that make our job wonderful. Always count on us! 

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Erica C. 
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a year ago

Great and kind service with great food! The ambiance is welcoming. Employees are keen to helping and giving deals. 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 1,165 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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