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Dave's Hot Chicken
- Chicken Shop
- El Cerrito, CA
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
5010 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA, 94530, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:30 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Tue | 10:30 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Wed | 10:30 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Thu | 10:30 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Fri | 10:30 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Sat | 10:30 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Sun | 10:30 a.m. to Midnight |
We ordered Daves #2 and #3 and they were cooked perfectly and yummy!! The tenders were juicy and huge! Priced right for the size of the meal. This is such a great place to hang out with friends or family. Awesome music selection (different genres from different time periods) the restaurant is very clean, especially the bathrooms, and excellent customer service from the friendly and helpful ladies at the counter, Sofia, Rosario, and Pet! Highly recommend the El Cerrito location to enjoy your Dave's chicken!!
The restaurant it's clean and the food it's good I order a #4 also the staff friendly
With all of the "fried chicken" establishments opening up, comparing can get a bit repetitive. With that being said, I prefer Krispy Krunchy. Now that's not to say Dave's is not good because I love Krispy Krunchy. I'm just not a fan of how the chicken is fried. The bun on my slider was cold. I paid around $55 for what you see (chocolate milkshake and 2 small sodas not pictured) and the best part was the fries. The service was decent and the ambiance was great. Love the choice of music being played.
I love that this Dave's Hot chicken chain is halal certified, and has their certification up. The food is pretty good and a yummy place if you want something spicy and quick. I would say that they have decreased the portion sizes by a lot since they first opened, which is a bummer considering the prices have gone up.... Staff has been helpful Everytime I have been, clean seating.
Business response:
We'd really love a second chance to earn those 2 extra stars. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc?
i went to daves hot chicken with low expectations and there was a young feller behind the counter who really made my day, i dropped my cane and he came around and helped me up. then on the way out he heaped me to my car. Told me his name is Pedro so please give him a raise or keep him around
Business response:
5 stars back to you for being an amazing guest! Thanks for the love and see you next time!
I finally got a chance to try this place, and it did not disappoint. Hands down, some of the best chicken I've had. The service was incredibly fast we've done takeout a few times, but next time, we're definitely dining in to check out the vibe.
Business response:
Love hearing that we lived up to the hype! Fast service and top-tier chicken—that’s what we’re all about. Can’t wait for you to dine in and check out the vibe next time!
They are really the under ground of the Bay area. I see the competition with hot boys. To me they taste totally different. Enjoyed the spicy chicken, will be back. Thank you
Business response:
Appreciate the love! We’re all about bringing our own unique flavor, and we’re glad you enjoyed the spice. Hope to see you back soon!
Yup! I'm a fan. I wasn't sure about the spice level so I chose medium. Lots of flavor with mild heat. I'll try hot next time. Got the chicken slider which was fresh, juicy and had great flavor... wish it had more slaw but the pickles made up for it. Crinkle cut fries had a nice flavor and crisp. And then the ORANGE CREAM SLUSHER... if you remember the orange Julius... this is the next best thing! I'll be back Dave! Thanks for coming to El Cerrito!
Business response:
Thanks, Sandra! We’re thrilled to hear you’re a fan. Medium’s a great start—Hot might just be your next favorite! Glad you loved the slider, fries, and especially the Orange Cream Slush—it’s definitely a hit. Can’t wait to see you back in El Cerrito soon!
its Daves- its always gonna be good (: your standard issue fast casual spot but better
Frequently asked questions about Dave's Hot Chicken
How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?
Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.7 star rating with 233 reviews.
When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?
Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 10:30 a.m.