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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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Brian Valentine
Dave’s Hot Chicken is a Hot Mess!!! After waiting almost an hour for a #3 combo. The food was cold and awful .. The chicken had no flavor. It was drowned out with hot, spicy seasoning.. I didn’t receive any dipping sauce. Any other chicken restaurant would have been better and much cheaper.. My order was placed at 7:13 and I received my food at 7:53.. I asked for a refund but the manager didn’t know how to refund my money.. Sad, sad experience and a waste of my time..
… moreTyler
First time trying and thought it was great for fast food. Decently priced and got alot for the money. I ordered the loaded fries and didn’t realize how big the large was… it was so much food but very good. Had cheese sauce, with some good bites of chicken, kale slaw, pickles, and Dave’s sauce. I ordered medium hot chicken and it wasn’t spicy at all, I’ll definitely try hotter next time. Was a decent line and it took a little bit to get my food but that’s the only gripe.
… moreJonathan Curtis
When this place opened up in Suffolk, I saw nothing but never ending lines. It didn’t seem worth waiting in lines going all the way to Narnia for some fast food. Now that the lines have died down, I decided to try it. Then I had to go back again later that same day and try it again. I now consider myself enlightened and understand the long lines. I picked the “spicy” level and I loved everything about my chicken sandwich. I was surprised that even something as simple as the pickles were big, nicely cut and very delicious with a nice crunch. The chicken itself…… juicy and so much flavor with a nice heat to it. I might have to try their next level of heat next time. The loaded fries were also amazing and I can’t believe I found a joint where I can enjoy something better than a classic chick fil a sandwich. Also, very good sized portions for the money.
… moreMary Smith
The cashier at the window was really nice when I was placing my order and at the window as well, I wish I could if gotten her name because I haven’t seen great customer service at a fast food place in a long time. The cashier made sure she gave us a good amount of sauce to go with our food. The food was delicious, the milkshake was delicious as well. I had a great enjoyable experience at this restaurant. The food was pricey, I had a #3 and Oreo milkshake for $26.00.
… moreIsaac AA Jr
Dave’s is a fun and spicy experience where you can enjoy a variety of chicken and non-chicken dishes. I was captivated by the wild exterior colors emblazoned on the outside so I was naturally curious to try the food.
The service was friendly and the cashier did a great job walking through the dishes. I opted for a medium heat sheet they said you’ll get a bit of kick- more on that in a bit. The combo included a slider and a chicken strip and fries. I ordered a strawberry lemonade minute maid slush to pair with my meal.
The wait time was about 8 minutes and the packaging for the food was well laid out on the platter.
The food was really good with extra thick pickles with a good crunch not soggy or drenched in pickle juice. The fries had a nice dusting of cajun like seasoning. The slush wasn’t too sweet. The slider had a good amount of spice to it without being too much on the heat.
The restaurant also has fountain beverages and there is a drive through with ample parking. It is a bit cramped in the lot as they are situated next to another fast food restaurant. I would definitely come back and try more. The combo was about $20.
… moreThe service was friendly and the cashier did a great job walking through the dishes. I opted for a medium heat sheet they said you’ll get a bit of kick- more on that in a bit. The combo included a slider and a chicken strip and fries. I ordered a strawberry lemonade minute maid slush to pair with my meal.
The wait time was about 8 minutes and the packaging for the food was well laid out on the platter.
The food was really good with extra thick pickles with a good crunch not soggy or drenched in pickle juice. The fries had a nice dusting of cajun like seasoning. The slush wasn’t too sweet. The slider had a good amount of spice to it without being too much on the heat.
The restaurant also has fountain beverages and there is a drive through with ample parking. It is a bit cramped in the lot as they are situated next to another fast food restaurant. I would definitely come back and try more. The combo was about $20.
Eddie Barringer
Very Impressed with freshness because the tenders are made to order. I ordered hot & they WERE HOT. Customer Service was good as well.
… moreKenneth Watson
I’m going to be honest. The food was perfectly cooked. As far as prep and service goes, no complaints. But, I’m just not a fan of their chicken. It wasn’t terrible, but the flavor profile isn’t my thing. Fries, pickles, all enjoyable, tenders were just not
it. On top of that, it is expensive. I don’t see this place lasting too long. Not a knock on the staff. It was clean, and they provided hot, well cooked food, but the recipe is a love or hate thing, and I just don’t see a lot of people continuing to come back over and over. I hope I am wrong.
… moreit. On top of that, it is expensive. I don’t see this place lasting too long. Not a knock on the staff. It was clean, and they provided hot, well cooked food, but the recipe is a love or hate thing, and I just don’t see a lot of people continuing to come back over and over. I hope I am wrong.
Teresita Hammond
While the drive thru line was wrapped around the building and there was a crowd inside with a 30-minute wait, I didn’t think there was anything special about the food. It was good, but I think the hype was bigger than the actual taste of the food. My kiddos enjoyed the experience, and the customer service was great!
… moreStacey Barker
I really wanted to have a good experience at Dave’s Hot Chicken, but unfortunately it was very disappointing.
We placed a pickup order that was supposed to be ready at 4:15 p.m. (that was the ready time, not when we ordered). When I arrived, I ended up waiting until 4:40 p.m. to receive it. Even though it was frustrating, I tried to be understanding. I know delays can happen, especially if a place is busy. But there was only one person in front of me, so the long wait felt confusing.
When I was handed the bag, I specifically asked the employee if the side of coleslaw was included (since it was listed on a separate ticket). He said yes in a tone that felt dismissive, almost like it was obvious and I shouldn’t have asked. I brushed it off and assumed everything was correct.
But when we drove off and decided to double-check the bag, (just in case) we realized we were missing an ENTIRE meal — a 10 piece order, the coleslaw I had just asked about, and a sauce we paid for. We then had to drive all the way back to have it corrected.
While they did say they would remake the missing items, I started checking the rest of the order more closely and noticed the mac and cheese container was barely filled, I am seriously talking less than half full. It honestly looked like someone had already eaten out of it. When I mentioned it, the employee admitted it was “the last bits” they had.
And that was the part… that was really disappointing. It’s one thing to run out of something, but knowingly sending out an underfilled side, especially for a to-go order, doesn’t feel right. Customers should receive full portions of what they pay for & I’m not even going to get into what the sides of coleslaw looked like.
The employee was polite, and I appreciate that, but overall the experience felt careless. Between the late pickup time, missing items, and underfilled food, it just wasn’t what we expected.
I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but this experience really missed the mark, and unfortunately I won’t be returning.
… moreWe placed a pickup order that was supposed to be ready at 4:15 p.m. (that was the ready time, not when we ordered). When I arrived, I ended up waiting until 4:40 p.m. to receive it. Even though it was frustrating, I tried to be understanding. I know delays can happen, especially if a place is busy. But there was only one person in front of me, so the long wait felt confusing.
When I was handed the bag, I specifically asked the employee if the side of coleslaw was included (since it was listed on a separate ticket). He said yes in a tone that felt dismissive, almost like it was obvious and I shouldn’t have asked. I brushed it off and assumed everything was correct.
But when we drove off and decided to double-check the bag, (just in case) we realized we were missing an ENTIRE meal — a 10 piece order, the coleslaw I had just asked about, and a sauce we paid for. We then had to drive all the way back to have it corrected.
While they did say they would remake the missing items, I started checking the rest of the order more closely and noticed the mac and cheese container was barely filled, I am seriously talking less than half full. It honestly looked like someone had already eaten out of it. When I mentioned it, the employee admitted it was “the last bits” they had.
And that was the part… that was really disappointing. It’s one thing to run out of something, but knowingly sending out an underfilled side, especially for a to-go order, doesn’t feel right. Customers should receive full portions of what they pay for & I’m not even going to get into what the sides of coleslaw looked like.
The employee was polite, and I appreciate that, but overall the experience felt careless. Between the late pickup time, missing items, and underfilled food, it just wasn’t what we expected.
I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but this experience really missed the mark, and unfortunately I won’t be returning.
Brandon Myers
(Mild) VERY LOUD inside, but the food is VERY GOOD.
I’d recommend a combo option that includes a drink!
Currently, the drink is extra.
(Medium) UPDATE: STILL VERY LOUD INSIDE four weeks later. Loud ice machine and very loud music. Had to ask the order taker to repeat herself multiple times to complete my order.
… moreI’d recommend a combo option that includes a drink!
Currently, the drink is extra.
(Medium) UPDATE: STILL VERY LOUD INSIDE four weeks later. Loud ice machine and very loud music. Had to ask the order taker to repeat herself multiple times to complete my order.