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Website: daveshotchicken.com
Phone: (562) 444-8411
Open now
- Tue 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM
5247 Clark Ave Lakewood, CA 90712 ·2185.20 mi
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- Wifi
Reviews
yelpAngelica has such a great positive attitude she was really nice despite how busy they were today Today was free slider day which I regret it it was packed despite long wait her attitude change my...
MoreSlide, slide, slippity-slide Eating chicky, lookin pretty, with pickles & fries - parody of Fantastic Voyage, Coolio Had a $20 Dave's Hot Chicken e-gift card, and decided to visit the...
MoreAmanda H deserves a raise, a corner office, and a parade down Clark Ave First time at the Lakewood location and I walked in with the confidence of a man who absolutely did not know what he was...
MoreDecent chicken but over priced for what you're getting. Had 2 combos one for me and one for the other member of my house and it added up to dang near $50 for chicken fries and a drink... I forgot...
MoreHajjah had the best customer service, thank you! I love Dave's, i always get the hot #2 so good
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