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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.
Hours
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Monday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 10 AM–2 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 297 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Phone: (805) 706-0600
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Order: Order online
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Reviews
A M
Came to get my face burned off and I wasn’t disappointed (in a good way)! We’ve been coming to this location for a while and finally worked up the courage to order the Reaper – it was everything I feared, imagined, and a little more – pics or it didnt happen.
Shout out to Vanessa on the counter for coming in to check in on our table and ask how we were doing. She was so nice and pleasant and I appreciated her attentiveness!
Really excited to go back and enjoy a simple Hot after a spontaneous mouth trip to Dante’s Inferno
… moreShout out to Vanessa on the counter for coming in to check in on our table and ask how we were doing. She was so nice and pleasant and I appreciated her attentiveness!
Really excited to go back and enjoy a simple Hot after a spontaneous mouth trip to Dante’s Inferno
Ann C
Every restaurant has its own story to tell. But this restaurant’s humble beginnings of chasing the American dream are something else.
The interior design is tall, spacious, and comfortable. It combines artistic creativity with a bright and vibrant atmosphere. Very clever.
I took a bite of my first Dave’s Hot Chicken tender sandwich. I cannot deny that it was incredibly delicious and addictive with its flavor. However, the chicken tender was a little too cold for my liking. Other than that it would be perfect.
It’s no harder to choose a shake flavor unless you can’t decide what to pick. Now the Napoleon shake is an alternative.
Don’t worry and be happy with the shake Napoleon as it conquered them all. Especially the lucky charms on toppings.
It is my husband’s favorite as it is special. This milkshake flavor is something you cannot get at other places.
… moreThe interior design is tall, spacious, and comfortable. It combines artistic creativity with a bright and vibrant atmosphere. Very clever.
I took a bite of my first Dave’s Hot Chicken tender sandwich. I cannot deny that it was incredibly delicious and addictive with its flavor. However, the chicken tender was a little too cold for my liking. Other than that it would be perfect.
It’s no harder to choose a shake flavor unless you can’t decide what to pick. Now the Napoleon shake is an alternative.
Don’t worry and be happy with the shake Napoleon as it conquered them all. Especially the lucky charms on toppings.
It is my husband’s favorite as it is special. This milkshake flavor is something you cannot get at other places.
Napoleon Navarro
This location has a great vibe to it, with helpful staff and a pretty quick turnaround time for orders. The sliders have a well-balanced seasoning and are nice and crispy. For me, the medium is enough spice; I tried the hot this time, and it was too spicy for me. I enjoyed the loaded fries with lots of Dave’s sauce, plenty of pickles, and pieces of chicken to go around. This place has become a staple for me every week.
… moreTsuz
Vanessa T was great! Awesome customer service, very accommodating and helpful! Great food, good price! Will come again!
… moreChristina Haggerty
Dave’s Hot Chicken did not disappoint. The chicken had delicious breading and great seasoning and the sauce was absolutely on point. The dining area was clean and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Shout out to Vanessa for the great service and thank you to Alan for sharing the history behind the artwork inside. Such a cool touch that made the experience even better. We will definitely be back.
… moreAnnabelle Fagans
This place just hits different after 10pm. The sandos are great and the seasoning is flavourful! There have been plenty of times when I order sandos to go and eat at home but then devour the sando in the car, it never makes it home. I was going to take a picture of my sando but same story…
… moreLeslie Voils
I ordered my food on the app……got there to pick it up. It was hot and ready. The staff was BEYOND courteous and so nice! The food was delicious and the restaurant was extremely clean. If in SLO….its a great place to eat!
… moreKDG
As a super fan of the YouTube show Hot Ones, not to mention hot chicken sandwiches, I had long awaited the day I would sink my teeth into Dave’s legendary Hot Chicken. While on vacation in San Luis Obispo, we finally did just that.
Normally, I would be down to try the hottest sandwich available, but since it was Valentine’s Day, wisdom seemed a better choice than danger. I’ve had a few experiences with hot chicken sandwiches that led me to spending a painful evening in the restroom, a cramping stomach, or both. I did not wish to risk ruining Valentine’s Day.
Therefore I ordered the second hottest sandwich and please allow me to say that it was fantastic. It was hot, but the heat didn’t overwhelm the flavor, which is the case at a lot of hot chicken establishments. My favorite local hot chicken has never had a contender battle it for my opinionated first place position… until now. The chicken was crispy and moist with a delicious breading. Dave’s sauce is amazing. They have a unique kale-slaw that I was skeptical about, and happy to be wrong about. Did I mention pickles? Not only do you get pickles, but a lot of pickle chips! Their fries are really good as well.
My wife is not a fan of spice, so she ordered hers plain and loved it. We ordered the rugrats some chicken bits. When they say bits, they mean bits, not nuggets.
The staff was incredibly friendly, especially Jolene! I haven’t had such pleasant service since I was vacationing in the south. She was sincerely friendly, professional, and hustled! There were more than ten patrons in line before us and it didn’t take more than five minutes before we ordered. And the food came FAST.
There is ample seating inside and outside. They have a second dining room indoors and have a ton of outdoor space as well. You’ll need a code for the restroom, but that’s not really a big deal.
Can’t wait to go back and sign the waiver and face the wrath of the hottest sandwich next time. But until then, I will dream of hot chicken, delicious pickles, kale, and a mascot that resembles WWE’s Sheamus!
… moreNormally, I would be down to try the hottest sandwich available, but since it was Valentine’s Day, wisdom seemed a better choice than danger. I’ve had a few experiences with hot chicken sandwiches that led me to spending a painful evening in the restroom, a cramping stomach, or both. I did not wish to risk ruining Valentine’s Day.
Therefore I ordered the second hottest sandwich and please allow me to say that it was fantastic. It was hot, but the heat didn’t overwhelm the flavor, which is the case at a lot of hot chicken establishments. My favorite local hot chicken has never had a contender battle it for my opinionated first place position… until now. The chicken was crispy and moist with a delicious breading. Dave’s sauce is amazing. They have a unique kale-slaw that I was skeptical about, and happy to be wrong about. Did I mention pickles? Not only do you get pickles, but a lot of pickle chips! Their fries are really good as well.
My wife is not a fan of spice, so she ordered hers plain and loved it. We ordered the rugrats some chicken bits. When they say bits, they mean bits, not nuggets.
The staff was incredibly friendly, especially Jolene! I haven’t had such pleasant service since I was vacationing in the south. She was sincerely friendly, professional, and hustled! There were more than ten patrons in line before us and it didn’t take more than five minutes before we ordered. And the food came FAST.
There is ample seating inside and outside. They have a second dining room indoors and have a ton of outdoor space as well. You’ll need a code for the restroom, but that’s not really a big deal.
Can’t wait to go back and sign the waiver and face the wrath of the hottest sandwich next time. But until then, I will dream of hot chicken, delicious pickles, kale, and a mascot that resembles WWE’s Sheamus!
Ariana Muniz
It was amazing so worth while!! Had the 2 Dave’s #1 medium heat it was so filling I was only able to down 1 strip. Brought the rest home. Beautiful paintings and everyone was super nice I loved the atmosphere.
… moreIrma Morales
I came to Daves Hot Chicken for the first time with my family. I was nicely greeted by the staff and specifically Andres was the one who took our order. He was very knowledgeable, nice, quick and friendly. He provided an amazing first time experience for me and my family. The food was delicious and the chicken was hot, crispy, JUICY with lots of flavor. Thank you to Andres and the amazing staff there. We look forward to coming back again soon.
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