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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.2

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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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Mel M. 
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2 years ago

It has few options however food is fresh and I loved the french fries. The service was fast and employees are friendly. They have indoor and outdoor patio. I had a medium level of spicy and it wasn't spicy at all. I also tried the hot one and that one was spicy. They have packets of honey and I added the honey to the hot one and it made it sweet and spicy making it taste better. 

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Ray L. 
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2 years ago

Clean and organized service from the fellow employee that helped me. For the first time trying out Daves Hot Chicken, it was unexpectedly better than what I've heard. I've always seen Dave's have long queues on their grand opening so I've always wanted to try it out. The sliders are delicious. The crunch of the crust and tenderness of the nicely cooked chicken is superb. The extra pickles on the side is a good additional topping. The only "complaint" I would have is that the chicken doesn't really fit into the bun, but I d... read more

Business response:

Hi Ray, 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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Becky B. 
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2 years ago

This is the third Dave's I've visited (LA and Oakland) and as always, really solid. I got the slider and tender combo with fries (no drink included) which came to 15.42. Spice levels were medium for the tender and hot for the slider which is perfect for me. Both were perfectly spicy without being too spicy for me. I do really like Dave's spice blend and my chicken was cooked perfect, bread and roll were fresh, and the pickles are great. Service was friendly and inside/outside/bathroom all very clean. Will return for sure. 

Business response:

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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Jason C. 
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2 years ago

First time I tried this place I got the #2 hot. Fries were good. Chicken was ok, not spicy at all though. Decided to give it another try. Second time I got the #4 this time extra hot. First bite wasn't really that spicy. Figured that the heat would kick in after several bites but no. I will say the fries, Mac n cheese, and pickles were all pretty good. Dave's is definitely overrated in my opinion. With that said, service was good even when busy. It's still a pass for me though. 

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? -Julie 

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Abraham M. 
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2 years ago

This location opened up this week so I decided to try Dave's for the first time after many good recommendations from friends who had tried daves' other locations. it was around 10PM so the ambiance was very calm which I did not mind because I know during the day this place is very full. Going In, I was unaware of the menu so I decided to just go with a daves sandwich meal ($14.99) to start off and chose 2 different heat levels (medium, hot). The cashier was a teenager who was very friendly with good service and even talke... read more

Business response:

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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Allan H. 
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2 years ago

Service was good and fairly quick for being lunch time on a Saturday and only being the 2nd day open. I got the #3- slider and strip with fries. Chicken and fries were cooked nice and crispy. Fries stayed crisp even after the drive home. The issue I had, and that will prevent me from returning , SOOOO SALTY! I do love me some salt but the seasoning on the fries and chicken was way to overpowering . Maybe someone just had a heavy hand as they are just starting out .. And they forgot my pickles, or maybe you have to ask ... read more

Business response:

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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Theresa R. 
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2 years ago

I took the family over to the new EC Dave's Hot Chicken to see what all the fuss was about. Wow! What a party atmosphere - this place was hoppin', with a line out the door and people eagerly anticipating their turn to order for either eat in or take out. The line moved quickly, and there were young and friendly faces at the register, eager to please. We ordered and actually found a table in their - very fun - skater art designed dining room. The walls were lively and fun to look at. I would have taken more photos, bu... read more

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Teri A. 
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2 years ago

Their opening day! The lines were long but I waited. Their service was excellent! Ambiance- comfy with plenty of tables inside and out. Food - the chicken tenders were hot and tasty! First time I had fries at Dave's! They were crispy and yummy. Go Dave go!!! 

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EM H. 
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2 years ago

Love the foods and the keychain souvenir. I ordered medium spicy level, love it. The fries are excellent. Added another layer of flavor if you have honey/Dave's sauce on the chicken tender; Employees are friendly, but one of them is very very shy, but I can tell they are all trying their best within their roles :D The only thing I don't like... music is too loud. Other than that, NICE. I will definitely eat here again. 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.2 star rating with 375 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 10:30 a.m.