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.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1701 S Commons Suite M7G, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: (253) 478-2622
Website: https://daveshotchicken.com/
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Order and Reservations
Order: Order online
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It isn’t open yet. But for good chicken. Super chix. Across from like Costco area next to the rock pizza place. It’s so good.
Reviews
EG
I placed an online order and arrived at the time it was supposed to be ready. I understood it might take a little longer since this location is still new, and that’s fine. However, after waiting 15 minutes past the expected time, the screen indicated that my order was ready, so I went to the counter.
As soon as I got to the counter, the employee handing out orders turned away and ignored me as if I wasn’t there. Eventually, we made eye contact, and I was told that my order was not ready even though it was marked as ready on the screen. I was then told it would be another five minutes, in addition to the 15 extra minutes I had already waited.
At that point, I realized this location seems to prioritize DoorDash orders and customers who order at the counter. My order was nothing complicated, yet people who ordered after I arrived were receiving their food before I did.
This was my second visit to this location and unfortunately, the service has gotten worse. As a result of today’s experience, I will not be giving this location another chance for a while.
P.S. Please turn the music down. There is no need for it to be blasting.
… moreAs soon as I got to the counter, the employee handing out orders turned away and ignored me as if I wasn’t there. Eventually, we made eye contact, and I was told that my order was not ready even though it was marked as ready on the screen. I was then told it would be another five minutes, in addition to the 15 extra minutes I had already waited.
At that point, I realized this location seems to prioritize DoorDash orders and customers who order at the counter. My order was nothing complicated, yet people who ordered after I arrived were receiving their food before I did.
This was my second visit to this location and unfortunately, the service has gotten worse. As a result of today’s experience, I will not be giving this location another chance for a while.
P.S. Please turn the music down. There is no need for it to be blasting.
Duncan McAlpine
As a senior citizen, I had to see what all the hype was about regarding Dave’s Hot Chicken. Since the Federal Way location was celebrating its grand opening today, I decided to give it a try. As expected with any grand opening, there was a line to get in and another to order. The restaurant has a very open layout with a “graffiti vibe” painted across the walls and ceiling. The facility provides plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to enjoy your meal.
The Food
While there is a lot of talk about the “Reaper” spice level, I had no desire to “die” today! I ordered Dave’s #3 (one tender and one slider with fries) along with a strawberry lemonade slushie. The tender is served with sliced bread, pickles, and Dave’s sauce, while the slider comes with kale slaw, pickles, and sauce. I chose to test both the “Hot” and “Medium” heat levels.
The Experience
Since it was opening day, they were still working out some bugs; it took about 13 minutes to receive my meal. The “Hot” spice is a powdered rub that is deep-fried onto the chicken. It was tolerable, but I have no desire to exceed that level of heat. The “Medium,” however, was quite enjoyable. The meal was well-packaged and came with plenty of sauce for the fries. The fries themselves had a light dusting of spice that wasn’t overly hot or salty.
The Value
My meal cost $20.59. As a 65-year-old, I tend to compare that price point against other meals of similar value. I’m a bit of a “happy hour connoisseur,” and for $20, I can usually get a large chicken salad and a pint of beer for less than the cost of this combo. Plus, the salad usually leaves me feeling a bit healthier than deep-fried food.
Tipping
This is a fast food facility. Dont ask for a tip when all you do is press a button on a keypad. Please dont make this a normal process. 4 stars due to tipping request.
The Verdict
Well, I tried it! Will I go back? Only time will tell.
Improvement
Dont have the receipt on the inside of the food container. The paper and ink are not of food grade. See the attached photo.
Review response
Honestly, your reply to my review wasn’t genuine. Total boiler plate reply. The food is really only 3 stars.
… moreThe Food
While there is a lot of talk about the “Reaper” spice level, I had no desire to “die” today! I ordered Dave’s #3 (one tender and one slider with fries) along with a strawberry lemonade slushie. The tender is served with sliced bread, pickles, and Dave’s sauce, while the slider comes with kale slaw, pickles, and sauce. I chose to test both the “Hot” and “Medium” heat levels.
The Experience
Since it was opening day, they were still working out some bugs; it took about 13 minutes to receive my meal. The “Hot” spice is a powdered rub that is deep-fried onto the chicken. It was tolerable, but I have no desire to exceed that level of heat. The “Medium,” however, was quite enjoyable. The meal was well-packaged and came with plenty of sauce for the fries. The fries themselves had a light dusting of spice that wasn’t overly hot or salty.
The Value
My meal cost $20.59. As a 65-year-old, I tend to compare that price point against other meals of similar value. I’m a bit of a “happy hour connoisseur,” and for $20, I can usually get a large chicken salad and a pint of beer for less than the cost of this combo. Plus, the salad usually leaves me feeling a bit healthier than deep-fried food.
Tipping
This is a fast food facility. Dont ask for a tip when all you do is press a button on a keypad. Please dont make this a normal process. 4 stars due to tipping request.
The Verdict
Well, I tried it! Will I go back? Only time will tell.
Improvement
Dont have the receipt on the inside of the food container. The paper and ink are not of food grade. See the attached photo.
Review response
Honestly, your reply to my review wasn’t genuine. Total boiler plate reply. The food is really only 3 stars.
JJ Nguyen
since they only been open for few days. the wait was 30 min in line 20 min for the food. didn’t feel that long.
the food was worth the wait for me ill be coming back for the crispy cauliflower sandwich to try next time.
… morethe food was worth the wait for me ill be coming back for the crispy cauliflower sandwich to try next time.
Erika Price
I have to say that the staff was amazing, friendly, and I had went the day before and there was over an hour. Wait and the staff handled it. Great. They didn’t let the customers get to them that were complaining. They got all the orders out. As they came in granite, there was a long line also going out the door but the staff did amazing. The Chicken Sandwich was the best I’d ever had, so I went back the next day because it was so good. I had ordered the sandwiches and also got the loaded Mac and cheese. And it’s not like I live close, so I had to drive a 1/2 an hour there.n And when I got home and opened the loaded Mac and cheese, I was in shock honestly to pay $16. And it was mostly got mail. French fries, I separated them from the Mac and cheese and there literally was about a 1/2 a cup of Mac and cheese at the bottom, I was very disappointed because obviously by the name loaded Mac and cheese, you think that’s what you would be getting most of Mac and cheese, not 2 pounds of French fries on top. I guess lesson learned not to order it again and just get the sandwiches. But like I said, I was a little disappointed with only a 1/2 a cup of Mac and cheese.
… moreCameron Nance
Long line, as expected for a new opening. Picked up some lunch to go. My go-to order for any hot chicken place is always a sandwich and a tender. I typically order the sandwich at the second-hottest level and the tender at the hottest they will go; in this case, Reaper. After picking up my food it was about 15 minutes for me to get home. The fry on the chicken was great, awesome crunch and the chicken was juicy.
The slider first: Sauce complimented the chicken well and the slaw gave it a great balance without making the whole ensemble a dripping mess. At the Extra Hot level it was quite enjoyable, not too spicy for me, it did not cause any sweating or tears.
The tender comes second. I dip into the provided sauce. The heat for Reaper isn’t initially there but it built as I was 3/4 of the way through. I was able to finish it without taking a break. It was hot but not the hottest hot chicken I’ve ever had. The waiver is a bit dramatic but I understand CYA. It will certainly give ring sting later but it didn’t floor me.
Will definitely come back, excited to have a hot chicken place so close now.
… moreThe slider first: Sauce complimented the chicken well and the slaw gave it a great balance without making the whole ensemble a dripping mess. At the Extra Hot level it was quite enjoyable, not too spicy for me, it did not cause any sweating or tears.
The tender comes second. I dip into the provided sauce. The heat for Reaper isn’t initially there but it built as I was 3/4 of the way through. I was able to finish it without taking a break. It was hot but not the hottest hot chicken I’ve ever had. The waiver is a bit dramatic but I understand CYA. It will certainly give ring sting later but it didn’t floor me.
Will definitely come back, excited to have a hot chicken place so close now.
Petrik Vibes
Ordered and waited about 20 minutes for food, thankfully we beat a large rush that came in behind us.
I am vegetarian and ordered the plant based NOT chicken (cauliflower) and was told he wasn’t sure if they were ready to serve it. Upon checking with the kitchen, the associate and the kitchen staff went back and forth and the associate told the kitchen worker he needed to “make more anyways”. I was able to order it but with it making up 50% of the menu, this should probably always be available no question..
Fries were great, cauliflower/not chicken was amazing!
Music was randomly SUPER LOUD, it was good playlist but it definitely needs to come down so people can hear each other inside
… moreI am vegetarian and ordered the plant based NOT chicken (cauliflower) and was told he wasn’t sure if they were ready to serve it. Upon checking with the kitchen, the associate and the kitchen staff went back and forth and the associate told the kitchen worker he needed to “make more anyways”. I was able to order it but with it making up 50% of the menu, this should probably always be available no question..
Fries were great, cauliflower/not chicken was amazing!
Music was randomly SUPER LOUD, it was good playlist but it definitely needs to come down so people can hear each other inside
GN
Disappointed with the wait time. Took 50 mins to get my order while doordash and Uber orders has been prepared quickly. Allot of people were waiting as well. Team was great and accommodating
… moreTara H
This location is new! We have been waiting to try it and we decided order pickup up was the way to go, download their app and order through there! Seamless, it was a hard to navigate as there’s no sections just for pick up or online orders so just head to the front to let them know or you will be stuck behind those waiting in line just to order. Food was good! Super flavorful. We ordered the mild tender slider, medium tender combo meal with fries. Also ordered the top loaded mac and cheese with fries and topped with spicy buffalo chicken bites— so good! For $28 for what we ordered i feel like it was reasonable.
… moreYousuf Haidery
I ordered a meal online, but my fries were missing and there was no drink included. This is very disappointing. Please make sure orders are complete before sending them out.
… morePacific Northwest Pyro
Half full tiny dish of mac and cheese $4.99. 6 semi sauced tiny(like half the size of a chicken nugget from McDonald’s) saucy bites that I ordered 2 of $8.99 each. Almost $26 total.was very disappointed. I’ll stick with Ezell’s and chick fil a.
Staff is friendly, service seems a little slow.
… moreStaff is friendly, service seems a little slow.