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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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2540 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, 33612, 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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Jakob M. 
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a year ago

Bangin chicken and a real simple menu, DO NOT FORGET THE HONEY it's an essential!!!!! 

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Destiny B. 
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a year ago

Decided to try it out, they just opened in the Tampa area. I got Dave's #3 1 slider 1 tender medium. It was decent I would go back for a slider most definitely. The sandwich was amazing 

Business response:

Hi Destiny, 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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Saidey W. 
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a year ago

To start off, the food is amazing and huge! Always good and I'm never unsatisfied! The restaurant itself has a great ambiance! The graffiti is awesome. Now the reason I'm writing this review in the first place is for the service. Specifically Khaleel. He's always here when I come and he never fails to be so sweet, kind, and informative about not only the menu, but the process in general. Khaleel deserves a raise. 

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Carlton H. 
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a year ago

The medium spice level is perfect. The hot is pretty high level spice. Not for people with low spice tolerance. The fries were perfectly seasoned and the dipping sauce is the best sauce from any chicken place I've had. Works well with the heat from the chicken because it's slightly sweet. Pickles are huge for the pickle fans out there. 

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Trent N. 
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a year ago

Dave's is the best hot chicken you'll find in Tampa Bay (or drive to Lakeland for the best in Florida at LoveBird Almost Famous Chicken). Of course, it wouldn't be a top 5 Nashville hot chicken sandwich spot in LA. When i lived in LA, I used to go to the one in Koreatown. That was probably 5 years ago. Now Dave's Hot Chicken is expanding across the country. I've even had it in Indiana. Dave's is always consistent across locations. Not the best sandwiches, fries, or tenders, but Florida has much worse. Weird, they now ... read more

Business response:

Hi Trent, 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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Lauren H. 
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a year ago

HOLY COW! Don't walk, RUN to Dave's Hot Chicken! I got the #4 which is one slider, YES that is one slider and a side of fries. They give you tons of pickles and a sauce on the side as well. I absolutely loved that. The fries were seasoned to absolute perfection. The chicken was crunchy, crispy, and so flavorful. I've honestly never had anything like it, Dave's kills it when it comes to chicken. The service was quick and sufficient. I went to the location near USF so there were a few students working. The restaurant has cool ... read more

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Jose B. 
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a year ago

I'll kick it off by saying I'm not very good with spicy. I like it, however my mouth just doesn't cooperate. Started with mild tenders and sandwich to gauge. Everything was fantastic. I'm still baffled how they get all of the flavor you associate with spicy food into a seasoning that isn't hot! Mild had no heat for me just great flavor. That being said the jump from mild to hot is night and day. That hot tender was also delicious and not initially that hot but boy did the heat creep up on me. Not only did it creep up on me i... read more

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Michael L. 
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a year ago

Nice looking spot, my favorite joint for Nashville style Hot Chicken will always be "king of the coop" Tampa. This was surprisingly good especially for something considered a fast food stop. My only 2 complaints are waiting for your order. Even on non busy days in the dining room after you order and pay, they give you a pager when your food is ready. Both times at non busy periods it was almost 15 minutes to get my order. Both times I went, the cashier had the personality of a cactus. Very edgy matter of fact and looked like... read more

Business response:

Hey Michael, 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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Tina C. 
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a year ago

The best fried chicken tenders , the hott spice is just perfect so tasty and just enough spice , the tenders are fresh and crispy and tender and juicy on the inside . They are big pieces of tenders . They are absolutely delicious . The cheesy fries were just enough cheese and so good , the fries were crinkly fries good and tasty. The kale slaw was nice and creamy and fresh . The macaroni and cheese was very good and very cheesy . The shakes were very good and tasty too . We ordered it online and picked it up , it w... read more

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 1,832 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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