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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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1498 3rd Ave, New York, NY, 10028, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fri10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sat10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sun10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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Kendrick B. 
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11 months ago

Excellent service. Crispy chicken. Good amount of spice (I only got hot and was pleased). Inside is clean. Can't complain. This is easily one of the top fried chicken spots. I'll be returning here for sure. 

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kristin c. 
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a year ago

Had Dave's in MA a few years ago and started noticing locations in NYC. Needed something quick and this one is not far from the Metropolitan Museum. The chicken pieces were larger and meaty in the 2 tenders, fries with a piece of bread combo ($12.99); probably why adding a tender is $5.99. This is compared to the regular-sized ones in the 2 slider combo ($14.99). Sliders had sauce, slaw and pickles. I asked how they add the spice and was told it was added onto the chicken, not a sauce I could ask for on the side. I asked ... read more

Business response:

A 3-star experience means we're on our way, but not quite there. We'd like to go the extra mile for you. Drop us a line at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc, and let's see how we can make your next visit a five-star one 

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kristin c. 
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a year ago

Had Dave's in MA a few years ago and started noticing locations in NYC. Needed something quick and this one is not far from the Metropolitan Museum. The chicken pieces were larger and meaty in the 2 tenders, fries with a piece of bread combo ($12.99); probably why adding a tender is $5.99. This is compared to the regular-sized ones in the 2 slider combo ($14.99). Sliders had sauce, slaw and pickles. I asked how they add the spice and was told it was added onto the chicken, not a sauce I could ask for on the side. I asked ... read more

Business response:

A 3-star experience means we're on our way, but not quite there. We'd like to go the extra mile for you. Drop us a line at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc, and let's see how we can make your next visit a five-star one 

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Jude C. 
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a year ago

I've been to Dave's Hot Chicken before, but in another state, so when I saw that there were locations here, I wanted to check it out again. I got the 1 tender and 1 slider combo for $13.99, which also comes with a dipping sauce, some pickles, and a side of fries. Opening the box surprised me with large portions of chicken, big enough that I struggled a bit when eating the slider. The fries were good and I liked the dipping sauce, but the one issue I had was that the chicken by itself was rather plain. It didn't have much of ... read more

Business response:

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. It looks like we have some room to wow you next time. We'd love the chance to make it up to you—please reach out at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can get started. 

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Jude C. 
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a year ago

I've been to Dave's Hot Chicken before, but in another state, so when I saw that there were locations here, I wanted to check it out again. I got the 1 tender and 1 slider combo for $13.99, which also comes with a dipping sauce, some pickles, and a side of fries. Opening the box surprised me with large portions of chicken, big enough that I struggled a bit when eating the slider. The fries were good and I liked the dipping sauce, but the one issue I had was that the chicken by itself was rather plain. It didn't have much of ... read more

Business response:

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. It looks like we have some room to wow you next time. We'd love the chance to make it up to you—please reach out at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can get started. 

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Bernice N. 
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a year ago

I like it! If you like spicy chicken or fiery chicken, partially chicken tenders. I'm talking very thick and meaty tenders. This would be one of your favorite spots to visit. When visiting this restaurant, you get to pick 6 levels of how hot you want your chicken or if you want no spice at all. Keep in mind it's only chicken tenders. They offer different combos but none with a drink, but they do have drinks that you can buy. If you want any additional chicken tenders, they cost $5.99 a piece. I got myself 2 tenders with f... read more

Business response:

Thanks for the awesome photos and stellar review. We appreciate you taking the time to stop by and show us some love. If you have a minute, please reach out to us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc and tell us how we can earn that fifth star 

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Bernice N. 
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a year ago

I like it! If you like spicy chicken or fiery chicken, partially chicken tenders. I'm talking very thick and meaty tenders. This would be one of your favorite spots to visit. When visiting this restaurant, you get to pick 6 levels of how hot you want your chicken or if you want no spice at all. Keep in mind it's only chicken tenders. They offer different combos but none with a drink, but they do have drinks that you can buy. If you want any additional chicken tenders, they cost $5.99 a piece. I got myself 2 tenders with f... read more

Business response:

Thanks for the awesome photos and stellar review. We appreciate you taking the time to stop by and show us some love. If you have a minute, please reach out to us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc and tell us how we can earn that fifth star 

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Destiny H. 
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a year ago

The food was good. The chicken tasted sweeter than spicy and was the flavor mild. The fries where nicely done overall I think that the good was delicious but in not quite a Fan of the chicken 

Business response:

Thanks for showing love Dest! We're sad to hear that you didn't really like our chicken. We'd love a second chance to change your mind. Please reach out to us at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc and give us a chance at that fifth star! 

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Destiny H. 
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a year ago

The food was good. The chicken tasted sweeter than spicy and was the flavor mild. The fries where nicely done overall I think that the good was delicious but in not quite a Fan of the chicken 

Business response:

Thanks for showing love Dest! We're sad to hear that you didn't really like our chicken. We'd love a second chance to change your mind. Please reach out to us at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc and give us a chance at that fifth star! 

Frequently asked questions about Dave's Hot Chicken

How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 601 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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