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Dave's Hot Chicken
- Chicken Shop
- San Jose, 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
5251 Prospect Road, San Jose, CA, 95129, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Tue | 10:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Wed | 10:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Thu | 10:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Fri | 10:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Sat | 10:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Sun | 10:00 a.m. to Midnight |
Great value for a meal! The sliders are a good size and come with a side of seasoned fries. The mac sides were a great portion for each kid. We'll definitely be back. Friendly staff, place was pretty clean.
Dang. Wish it was more like Super Chix. That place was the bomb. Lots of dipping sauces, chicken options and salads... and they gave a ton of fries. Dave's was over priced and gives a small portion of fries that were not tasty. The tenders were moist but I doubt we will go back.
Business response:
Appreciate you giving us a try, D. Sounds like we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, but we appreciate the honest feedback. If there’s anything specific we could’ve done better, feel free to share at dhcfeedback.com.
I'm a veteran of the chicken sandwich wars. I rose to the Popeyes taste test and hold my own version of the Hot Ones challenge with guests and the authentic Heatonist sauces every season. So when I heard there was a Dave's Hot Chicken nearby, an iconic So-Cal franchisee, I had to make a pilgrimage and try it out. First of all the location in Westgate near Trader Joe's is clean, colorful and inviting. Dave's is cribbing a page from the Chik-Fil-A book with friendly, well trained staff that walked this first timer through th... read more
Business response:
A true veteran of the chicken sandwich wars—respect! Love the detailed breakdown, and glad our "hot" delivered on spice without compromising flavor. Looking forward to your next battle with extra hot or Reaper!
Both the food and service at Daves on Prospect are consistently excellent. Ian was providing great help at the register. I am happy to see the Not Chicken option back though I am sticking to my favorite, the Medium Slider
Business response:
Thanks for the awesome review, David! We’re so glad you enjoyed the sliders and had a great experience with Ian. We hope to see you back at the Prospect location soon for more delicious chicken!
The hype is real. I had heard about this spot from a couple of people and it was delicious. I am not a fan of spicy so I very nervously ordered the lite-mild and that was perfect. The chicken was very flavorful. Solid 4!
Business response:
Glad the lite-mild hit the spot! Appreciate you giving us a shot despite not being a spice fan.
Was in the area to do some grocery shopping and decided last minute to grab some Dave's Hot Chicken for lunch. There was no line so my order was taken fast, and given to me within under 5 minutes. Everything looked like I was in for a great lunch, but the flavors weren't all there, or at least for what I was expecting. I ordered the 2 tender and fries with medium spicy level. Tenders were nice big pieces, fries looked like they gave me a baby serving, and the side sauce was only half filled. Overall I think there's a coupl... read more
Business response:
Appreciate the honest feedback. Happy to hear the food came out quick, but we hear you on the portions and seasoning expectations. Hope we get another shot to impress you next time!
Simple is good. Dave's serves fried chicken and potatoes. Staff is friendly and the store is spotless. The "medium" is about as spicy as most other chains, so feel free to adjust accordingly. The one, significant thing is the salt. Holy crap, stuff is salty. Which is too bad, because the chicken is amazing. I am guessing it's soaked in buttermilk, with a thin crust that stays crispy. The kale slaw is a nice counterpoint. I would suggest that you get the chicken without the spice and add your own. Probably get the fries p... read more
Business response:
Thanks for the thoughtful review! The balance of heat, salt, and crunch is something we're always working on. Appreciate the love for the chicken itself—hope to see you again!
The food was good but the service was better. I forgot my phone and the server Dammys held onto it when i came back! W service
Business response:
Glad you got your phone back! Shoutout to Dammys for holding it down. Appreciate the kind words!
Ordered a #1, 2 chicken tenders and fries. I got one medium and one hot. So the chicken was cooked perfectly! The tender was just that, super TENDER! There was a definite heat difference between the medium and hot. Overall the food was good, but I wouldn't call it great. It was a tad salty and didn't have great depth. The pickles were also a bit flat. Anyway, I'm glad I gave it a try. I may go back at some point to try a slider or two!
Business response:
Thanks for the feedback, Michael! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the tender chicken and the heat levels. We appreciate your input on the saltiness and pickles, and we’ll definitely take that into consideration. We’d love to have you back to try a slider next time—hope to see you again soon!
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 277 reviews.
When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?
Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 10:00 a.m.