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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. 

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140 Vintage Way, Suite #G-12, Novato, CA, 94945, 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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Nick T. 
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a year ago

Dave's hot chicken is what I would consider the best place to go in Novato if you're looking for an amazing meal and something that is affordable yet worth every dollar too! The guy who is behind the counter, or the girl is always kind and very receptive and a good listener, as I am somebody who does like to talk lol. Go check it out if you have it and if you're a big In-N-Out fan that's right next-door and they're both equally amazing companies. 

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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Mike K. 
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a year ago

Although I really love bone-in fried chicken, my daughter insisted I try Dave's for lunch. Well, I wasn't disappointed - and I'll tell you next time my wife and I will split a single order since you can ask for different spice levels for each piece! The bread is a bit funny, I guess it's there to sop up any leftover grease from the fryer? But the chicken was the star - we ordered very spicy and the second from most mild, and I thought the spicy was VERY spicy, even the mild had a nice kick to it, but overall the taste way t... read more

Business response:

You’ve got us all pumped up over here with your kind words! A massive thank you for the 5 stars. Here’s to more great times ahead! 

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Brian E. 
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a year ago

NOVATO - HAS DAVES HOT CHICKEN!!! I love Dave's for the food & service. The chicken is plump & juicy. Service is quick & friendly. Sit in or outside with a fast food service style. Perfect for a quick bite! SPICE LOVERS: Challenge yourself to do the REAPER - it's not that bad, promise ‍ 

Business response:

You’ve got us all pumped up over here with your kind words! A massive thank you for the 5 stars. Here’s to more great times ahead! 

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Daniel M. 
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a year ago

When I first ordered I thought the prices were a little high, but after enjoying our dinner it was worth every penny. We tried the hot extra hot and reaper and trust me when I yell you the hot is indeed hot and the reaper is... Incredibly hot. I'm not a complete wuss when it comes to spice I order my Thai food 4 out of 5 spice but the reaper makes that feel like mild. Great fries and delicious chicken! 

Business response:

Big thanks for the love and the 5 stars! We're all about making sure you have a fantastic experience, and it's awesome to know we hit the mark. 

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Spencer W. 
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a year ago

Dave's is good and I like the food, the restaurant has a good theme and Is also open decently late when your hungry at night, the service is also pretty good and I have no complaints, my only issue is the price, a meal here tends to be upwards of 15 dollars witch is pretty high compared to other options in the vintage oaks, but if you have the money it's a great eat 

Business response:

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us! If you have an extra minute, would you mind connecting with us at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc ? We would love a chance to hopefully impress you and earn that last star. 

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Harley D. 
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a year ago

The mild is actually pretty spicy, so be careful ordering for kids. This is pretty mediocre food. If you're not a spice fan, you may feel like I do, and remove this from your list. The staff is very nice and they are fast. It's just not for me. 

Business response:

Hi Harley, We'd really love a second chance to make this right. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc? -Julie 

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Eliaquim C. 
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a year ago

The bread doesn't combine with the delicious spicy chicken. I like the idea of having the chicken from non spice to very spicy fiesta amigos. 

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Christina C. 
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a year ago

Is the food good yes. But is it worth it-- not really for the price. It is not even organic chicken. Tried it once that was enough for me. 

Business response:

Hi Christina, 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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Ziyad Z. 
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a year ago

I like the decor, lots of seating inside and outside as well. I like the fact that you can pick how spicy you want your chicken. I wish they were a little faster in getting the food ready. 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 806 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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