Dave's Hot Chicken Costa Mesa

First time trying Dave’s hot chicken, staff was friendly. Went with the number 4 combo one slider and fry I got it “Hot” it was spicy for me but also very manageable. The atmosphere is awesome the sand which was delicious not over the top greasy either, tasted very fresh. Would come back.

If you like dry rub fried chicken it’s decent but for the price should be more food quantity. Fries were over seasoned and the Mac n cheese was lackluster luke warm with about 3 spoons for almost $5. For $24 this is what you get it’s definitely not the “best” chicken in town but good for a quick pinch.

When you walk into a location and it's like early lunch at say 11:09 am on a Saturday and the place is Dead. Like literally not one customer in the whole place, and no one is coming in you would think when the Girl asks you "You've never been to a Dave's before" and you say "Yes it's my first try of Dave's Hot Chicken" They wouldn't Quickly serve you some food to that's been sitting under to be Heat Lamp that was made like 30 minutes ago. I get to my car after spending $16 on two Chicken Sliders and Fries you think they would cook it Fresh to Order because the Joint is Empty and It's Totally Dead Customer Wise walking in off the sidewalk. Well guess again, They Served me Luke warm Chicken and dam near Room temperature Fries. Wow, I drove away grabbing the Fries when I realized "The Burned Me" with the Old Heat Lamp Special Trick. So I called for the Manager who said "Oh yes, I remember You" I said I come back by tomorrow when I was in the Area because I hate wasting time on my weekends. At any rate the Truth Still Stands Tall "You Never Get A Second Chance To Make A First Impression" ***ESPECIALLY WHEN THE JOINT IS DEAD AS A DOOR NAIL*** and by All Rights You Cook "Your Only Customer Fresh Food" that's just as Sad As It Gets"""