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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 |
I'm not gonna come here and gag you like the Youtubers and TikTokers who scream up and down this Dave chicken is the best best chicken in the whole wide world because it's really not without the sauce you are loss! It is very red and you would think that the red has a kick or some taste to it but no, it's like a bland Red paste but when you dip it in that sauce, everything changes!!! The chicken is tender. The chicken is juicy it just lacks flavor without the sauce if they can fix that they would be straight five star all... read more
Pet the store manager is amazing. Great customer service and personality. The food is always good!
I personally love daves hot chicken and this location is pretty good too. The staff is oka, this lady there could be rude sometimes. Its clean inside and bathrooms are clean too.
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.
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
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.
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 253 reviews.
When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?
Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 10:30 a.m.