Dave's Hot Chicken

I've had Dave's from many locations and this location doesn't disappoint. The food was cooked to perfection and the spice levels were on point. We got our food 20ish minutes after we ordered which is usually not typical, but they offered a free drink which made up for the long wait.

We were at this spot again, and I just wanted to give a shout out for the awesome service. The Hispanic young lady that handles the front is awesome. Each time we're there, she is taking care of the register by herself and doing an amazing job. She is polite, courteous, and never misses a beat. I hope the management is reading this and gives her a boost. The food was awesome as always. Great spot.

I heard the hype. Mainly from my daughters.I get it now. It took me a bit to try Dave's, but that day came recently.Tried the #4 which is your standard chicken slider with fries. Got a DC, to wash it down. Good portion of food. It was plenty for me.Pretty solid. Sizey chicken strip on a soft bun with slaw, pickles, and sauce. I opted for the "Hot" spice level. Pickles really set it off. Heat level was decent. Fries were tasty.I'd rate Dave's at the top of the local chicken sandwich scene which includes Cane's, Wendy's, Popeye's, Chick Fil-A, etc.Prices are ok.

We stop here by chance looking for some where to eat late at night. We ended up getting it to go but we got the (2x) two slider combo. One mild and one hot with cheese sliders, and a side of fries . Loved the pickles you get on the side automatically but the drink is not included so you have to purchase on the side. Staff were friendly and fast with the order . Inside looked nice and vibrant with good music playing .

Best chicken sandwich I've ever had. 100% better and more affordable than Chic filet. Ordered the #3+ cheese medium spice and it was perfect. Also don't let the word slider fool you these are big sandwiches.

I usually come here so I am a regular mostly come after work on nights. Night shift is awesome. Super friendly and welcoming. FOH Nayeli always makes sure my order is correct and how I like. BOH see me and know what I order. I always give them good job before I leave and keep up the good work. So I decided to come here on my day off in the morning and the front older lady short had an accent was really rude. I should've ordered thru kiosk if I knew I was gunna deal with her attitude. While I was deciding what to get her and the ladies from the back one with a squeaky voice and another dark skinned lady started talking in Spanish I know forsure they were talking about me because they looked at me and started laughing. Keep in mind there wasn't many customers inside so I don't know what was their problem with me. Never coming in the mornings again I'll just stick to coming at nights where I know I won't be judged on.

Oh Dave's, I love you so.You can always count on Dave's for some delicious hot chicken! For a chain, Dave's consistently delivers delicious food. Super impressive! I'm a Howlin Rays girlie but I will never say no to Dave's. I love that there are mix n match combos in which you can mix n match the heat levels of chicken. My favorite is the 1 slider and 1 tender combo. Daves hot chicken is always crunchy, juicy, and flavorful. It's never dry or soggy or unseasoned! Plus their sauce is delicious! Hot chicken with the sauce and some pickles on the side is a WINNING combination. In terms of heat level, it's pretty solid. Not the spiciest. I find it's less spicy than Howlin Rays. At Howlin, I usually get a medium plus Sando. At Dave's, I got a Hot Slider and didn't find it too spicy. I got a medium tender and wanted more spice. I'd definitely do a hot tender in the future and MAYBE one level up for the slider. I have a pretty good spice tolerance but it's definitely not the best I've seen.Overall, you can always count on Dave's to deliver super yummy food. If you are ever craving hot chicken, this is the spot!

Was in the mood for fried chicken and this place did not disappoint! The restaurant is fairly spacious with indoor tables and chairs. They have cool fun artwork on the walls which are cute in your selfies!Ordered the sliders with fries which came with Dave's hot sauce. Medium spice level was just right for me. They offer extra Dave's hot sauce if you need some. The kids got No Spice level chicken sliders and they enjoyed it. Topped it off with Oreo milkshakes and we left happy!Service was great too!

The best fried chicken spot in Costa Mesa. We had chicken sandwiches and they were super delicious . They were not too greasy, not too dry, just perfectly crispy. I also love their Dave's sauce . It is a must try! The crinkle cut fries is very tasty too and it goes perfectly with the Dave's sauce. For the first time we have tried their mac and cheese and it was delicious. When you are ordering a chicken sandwich you get to select how spicy you want the chicken, we got it lite mild which was perfect, not to spicy but not blend either. Perfectly seasoned chicken and so juicy and delicious .The staff is super friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is very vibrant and inviting. The restaurant is clean and very nicely decorated with some cool artwork on the walls.Highly recommended!!! A must visit!An update: they have kiosks for self orders, very convenient .

The service is top notch! Employees want to educate on their business and offer their unique amenities and condiments. All customized and the food is great quality, fresh, and made to order. Pick this over Raising Canes or Chik-Fil-A every time. And their Fries are delicious!