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.
Sija Khatun
I had a great experience at Dave’s Hot Chicken on Ogden. The food was flavorful and well-prepared, though I’m personally not a big fan of sweet heat—so if you don’t enjoy a balance of sweetness and spice, it may not be your favorite style. That said, the chicken was cooked perfectly, juicy on the inside with a crispy coating, and the seasoning had a bold kick. The fries were absolutely to die for—crispy, well-seasoned, and fresh—and Dave’s sauce was amazing, tying everything together with great flavor.
The service was excellent from start to finish. The staff was friendly, attentive, and diligent in prepping the food and ensuring my order was ready on time for pickup. Everything was packaged neatly and accurately, and the overall experience felt organized and professional. You really can’t go wrong dining in here or ordering out—I’ll definitely be coming back.
… moreSavanna Thomas (Anna)
Customer service was amazing, the team on shift was the best! Chris, Keyon,and Tesha awesome. Me and my friend come here regularly and we are always glad to see them. If I could tip $300 I would.
Edit: Dropped by again today and met a new face, Madi. She’s silly and fun she made a delicious slushie and customer service is amazing!
… moreErick Jimenez
Love the aesthetic and the staff is very friendly, the cashier who attended me and my brother, Nevaeh, was incredibly friendly and you can tell he enjoys working here. The food never disappoints here and I highly recommend eating here.
… moreNithin Pavithran
I visit this Dave’s Hot Chicken location quite often, and the food is always great. What really keeps me coming back is the service. Tisha is always incredibly warm, friendly, and welcoming. She makes every visit feel comfortable and enjoyable, and it’s clear she genuinely cares about the customers. Great food and even better customer service. Definitely one of my favorite spots!
… moreZane
The staff was absolutely excellent, friendly, professional, and attentive the entire time. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of and made the whole experience smooth. You can tell they truly care about their customers. I would definitely recommend this place based on the amazing service alone. Thank you to Tesha and Amanda. ( sorry if the names are spelled wrong)
… moreotto klein
Amazing service, their customer service is top tier. The food is consistently excellent, i’ve never had a bad experience. The atmosphere is very fun, and lots of seating.
I was lucky enough to have Tesha serve me and she was so happy and uplifting. 10/10 experience and will be back as always.
… moreBreanna Gutowski
The food is great, I for one am not a fan of sweet heat, if you don’t like that then it’s not the best. The fries are to die for, Dave’s sauce is amazing, the service is excellent. Our server even came over and asked us if we enjoyed our food because we ordered the Reaper and signed the waiver, it hurt so good. Our server Constance was such a kind soul, the whole team seemed very welcoming and friendly. Thank you for the best painful chicken experience EVER!
… moreAli Abedi
Dave’s hot chicken never disappoints. Juicy delicious fresh. Highly recommended.
… moreKatherine Castro
My boyfriend and I had a great experience at Dave’s Hot Chicken. The atmosphere was great, and the customer service really stood out. Madison, the cashier, and Tesha, the assistant manager, were absolutely amazing—friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be returning.
Just a heads up: the Reaper flavor is no joke. It is EXTREMELY hot—far hotter than expected—so proceed with caution! like I’m so serious I’m talking sweating, crying, pacing .. don’t try it lol
… moreMichael Waite
New chain in town serving a quasi version of Nashville Chicken. The sliders and tenders are juicy and have a great seasoning in them. Fair warning on the hot levels; anything Very hot and above, unless a seasoned fire eater, you’re not going to enjoy it too much. I love all the pickles that come with it. The crinkle cut fries aren’t anything special, but adding the liquid cheese makes it so greasy spoon. The Dave’s sauce adds a good pizzazz of flavor to the already flavorful sandwich or tenders. The service is quick, and the ladies at the counter are sweerhearts. The dining room features local graffiti artist’s work, and it’s a popular place for high school teens to dine and chill, making a good vibe to find in.
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