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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.3

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5010 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA, 94530, United States

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Mon10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Tue10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Wed10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Thu10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Fri10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Sat10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Sun10:30 a.m. to Midnight
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John G. 
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14 hours ago

I wasn't too familiar with this franchise and always passed by it with so many other food options available. After trying my first Dave's in Pinole, this was my 2nd and had the same experience: consistent. This one is in El Cerrito Plaza Shopping Center by the BART station. I ordered Dave's # 2: Two sliders with fries and comes with pickles ($17.49). I chose the medium with heat options of No Spice, Little Mild, Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot and Reaper. I also got a side of Kale Slaw ($4.59) and added a large Crispy Fried P... read more

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Yoomi C. 
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a day ago

Service was a bit slow when we went. Staff at the front was struggling to get the to go orders organized to go out. It's a decent fast food chicken place in El Cerritos. The staff struggled but the manager tried her best to try to keep the customers happy. The flavor of the chicken sandwich is strong and punchy. The sandwiches came out fresh and juicy with pickles which was nice. 

Business response:

Apologies for any disappointment caused during your visit. We'd love to make it right. Please visit dhcfeedback.com to share your concerns and help us improve. Thank you. 

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Jennifer .. 
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2 weeks ago

Came in again to try the chicken. While the formula is still gritty for my palette the customer service from manager Pet was unrivaled. She saw my review and went above and beyond in care. 

Business response:

It seems we fell short during your visit and we are so sorry for your experiece. If you have a minute, would you mind connecting with us at dhcfeedback.com ? We would like another chance to hopfully change your mind and impress you 

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Jennifer .. 
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a month ago

I wanted to like this chicken more since I am obsessed with all things spicy-however the breading is a bit...powdery and it prevents me from giving a higher amount of stars. 

Business response:

It seems we fell short during your visit and we are so sorry for your experiece. If you have a minute, would you mind connecting with us at dhcfeedback.com ? We would like another chance to hopfully change your mind and impress you 

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Burt M. 
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a month ago

Love at first bite! This place is a revelation. The chicken sandwich is awesome. Thanks to Pet, Gerry, and the team. More power to you guys and never change. - Ben 

Business response:

Boom! Glad you loved it! Thanks for the awesome review! 

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Alicia B. 
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a month ago

Overall my experience was pretty good !The people at the front counter saw me standing there , and didn't take any initiative wanting to take my order , but I'm there for the food .It took the guy like 15 min to acknowledge me and no one else was there ordering .Lame !!!! I decided that would wait because I've seen this place ,and been wa ting to try .The slider I got was the medium spice level, and the best chicken sandwich by far ... ever esp with that sauce ! Fire ! The fries were seasoned just right ,and it was a perfe... read more

Business response:

We strive to provide our guests with the best possible dining experience and it is disappointing to hear that we fell short during your visit. We hope you will consider giving us another opportunity to exceed your expectations. Please reach out at dhcfeedback.com and we will make this right 

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Frank B. 
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2 months ago

Pretty decent chicken sandwiches for fast food or slightly above fast food. The thing I like about them is they give you a big piece of chicken in their sandwiches so that makes them a cut above most other places that have similar sandwiches. I also like that you can choose from several different levels of spiciness. 

Business response:

Your kind words have made our day! We're always here whenever you need us. Do visit again soon! 

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Ronald N. 
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2 months ago

A Good Chicken place. El Cerrito Plaza has two chicken places but Dave's Hot Chicken is the place to dine at. Terrific sandwiches with great spices. I thought eating at Wingstop was the place to eat at but when i tried out Dave's Hot Chicken I was amazed how good the sandwich was. I do like how the inside of Dave's Hot Chicken is. You can dine outside the place but I prefer to eat inside. 

Business response:

Aww we are so glad that you enjoyed your meal and that we were able to create a memorable experience for you. We hope that you come back again soon! 

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Jennifer K. 
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2 months ago

Food and service were fantastic! Be careful ordering hot as it's soooo hot! The staff is really nice and they graciously remade a medium for us. So tasty and crispy - can't wait to return !!! 

Business response:

Reading reviews like yours reminds us why we started this business in the first place. We're so grateful for your support 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.3 star rating with 418 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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