Chicken Shops near Claremont, CA

“I’ve been to plenty of fast-casual spots, but my recent visit to Dave’s Hot Chicken stood out, and that was entirely because of Yeffrey and Isaac. Great food brings you in, but the people behind the counter decide whether you come back. These two made sure I will.
Yeffrey was on it from the moment I walked in. He was friendly and upbeat, and he took the time to make sure my order was right without making me feel rushed. You can tell he genuinely enjoys helping people, and it makes a difference.
Isaac was just as impressive. He kept things moving efficiently while still bringing real energy and warmth to the job. It’s obvious he cares about the customer experience, not just getting orders out the door.
What stood out most was how well they worked together. The whole place felt welcoming and well run, and that kind of atmosphere comes from employees who take pride in their work. The chicken was excellent too, but Yeffrey and Isaac made the visit memorable.
To whoever manages this location: you have two standout employees, and they deserve recognition. I’ll be back, and I hope they’re working when I am.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“

“This little small Korean wings spot surprise me. I got the Korean barbecue spicy wings with fries. And the wings came out super crispy and flavorful. The fries that look really mid surprise me as well with this spices which again was very flavorful. I was looking for a new wings location and this is by far the best I’ve been to in all of I.E. I highly recommend this place if you love Korean wings.“

“I have been coming to this location for quite some time, and Lucia is always friendly, welcoming, and has a great attitude with a smile on her face. She is very helpful and goes above and beyond to make customers feel comfortable. The service is consistently excellent, and her positive energy makes every visit a pleasant experience. Thank you, Lucia, for providing such great customer service!“

“muy buena comida libre de grasa hecha en el instante q la ordenas“

“The place is nice and our server was really nice as well! The only reason why I give them 4 stars was because the menu wasn’t rly non spicy friendly, just since I can’t really handle spicy foods there weren’t really any options for me to eat.“

“I had a very good experience at this place. Usually they don’t have servers but at this location the worker Monica took the food to my table. The food was delicious and healthy
Monica was friendly and attentive. I will definitely return to this location more often.“

“All that everyone and everything was excellent“

“So excited to find this place. It’s been a favorite for a long, but didn’t know one was so much closer than the Downey and Long Beach locations. Haven’t had a bad meal yet, and my favorite is the Garlic Twister. And the service here is very friendly“

“UPDATE 9/8/26: I was contacted by the owner working to rectify the experience I posted. I have upgraded the rating from 3 to 4 just for the effort and quick response.
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We love Dave's.

This one was a little disappointing.

Service: the people here were kind but there were mistakes in our order.
Also my vanilla shake was so thick, I needed a spoon. Not sure if this is operator error but I didn't enjoy it. I prefer the texture of a good milkshake.

Food: it tasted great as usual. But we got a wrong sandwich. They rectified it. My milkshake wasn't. It was like a blob of ice cream.

Venue: eating area was clean and comfortable. The restroom was not.“

“chicken wings off the hook“

“Korean fried chicken is just the best! Non greasy and a light batter. The plain wings are perfect and the flavored ones are even more delicious. I recommend the Honey Garlic variety“

“Super friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere. The chicken was crispy and juicy. Salsas are definitely worth a try! Food was served straight to our table within 5-10 minutes after ordering. The staff was so helpful in picking out deals and coupons. I highly recommend this place. The prices are low, and just a great establishment overall.“

“This spot is by far my most favorite chicken joint. I have been coming here for the past decade and the food never ceases to amaze me. Each time I am brought to nostalgia despite the amount of different locations I have been to. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who wants to find a new spot.“

“Great children foods .. it easy fast food and it very delicious 🤤 I will come back after gym“

“It’s so good and they’re survice😘“

“Ever since we've been living in Chino Hills, this place has consistently been a great spot for delicious chicken, pasta, and their incredible sides. This place has always been the perfect catering place when we are hosting birthday partie & baby showers. We can always count on them to serve tasty chicken and those delicious sides.“

“Im new around the walnut CA area and i decided to give this spot a try. i asked for recommendations and the 2 young ladys were really helpful and patient with me. The food was amazing my favorite was the rose pasta! I definitely will be returning“

“The best fried chicken I’ve ever had, but I’m not convinced when you order a whole chicken that you really get a whole chicken because my wife and I cannot eat a whole chicken from anywhere else but we can eat the whole chicken from BBQ chicken… puzzling. I don’t really understand it.“

“There is only 1 nice guy manning the front and kitchen. I tried calling ahead but the phone wasn’t working. I left and came back after 30 min for 1 order of popcorn chicken but it wasn’t ready. The owner is not doing his or her job cheaping out on service. They are lucky to have this guy working here.“

“Great people work here, staff is friendly and helpful. Food is great, new chicken and waffles are BOMB! You have to try. I wish they had inside seating which is why I knock the atmosphere, but depending on weather, you could get a cool hang going... So I might adjust that later. All in all, go check them out!“

“雞肉鮮嫩多汁，迅速送餐，餐廳乾淨明亮舒適！可惜沾醬少了一點…“

“fast, friendly service for being do busy three employees always make time to see if you're ok or need refills.“

“I came in to order a big tray, and Demi provided such wonderful service. He was very friendly, attentive, and thoughtful. He offered extra sauces and plates without me even having to ask, which was very helpful. Demi was warm and welcoming, and his great customer service made the whole experience even better. Thank you, Demi!“

“I came to my nearest Waba Grill during my lunch break and to my surprise the place was empty (in a good way). The server, Eric greeted me with a huge smile and welcoming energy! He was very knowledgeable about the menu and overall had a positive attitude! Although restaurants can take a toll on employees due to customers it is very important to continue with the positive vibes and vibrant atmosphere. One person can change the entire outcome and with that being said, continue to applaud Eric and hire workers that resemble his energy! :)“

“Love their Christmas lights. And their peppermint shake.“

“friendly atmosphere, good customer service and very clean“

“I know this shop used to have a not so great reputation in the 90's early 2000's, but honestly this is my go to now for croissants, deep fried fish, and some other Chinese stuff on the side. They have variety as far as their food and I personally love their ham/cheese/jalapeño croissants and their maple bars. Fried fish and chicken is definitely solid compared to other chain restaurants. If you're a pomona local check them out and stop by for breakfast or lunch! ❤️“

“We come here all the time and the customer service is always great. My boyfriend always calls in his order and he’s very specific with his food. They never fail to abide by his requests like grilling without sauce and making the meat well done. Special thanks to Melissa and Eduardo for having great energy and making the customer experience an enjoyable one.“

“I currently live in Maryland and I’m always craving this chicken! I can’t wait to come back to California in November so I can get some chicken! Best chicken I have ever had!!!“

“Knowing everything at Habibi's Hot Chicken is halal made it an easy choice to try. The chicken was tender, crispy, and seasoned perfectly, and every bite was full of flavor. The restaurant had a great vibe, and the staff was friendly and attentive. I can definitely see myself coming back again soon.“

“Great experience at WaBa Grill! The place was clean, the cashier was very nice, and the food was fresh and flavorful. We had shrimp, chicken, and tofu bowls—everything was delicious. The shrimp portion was good, just slightly shy of perfect, but still very satisfying. I’ll definitely be back!“

“My order here is always correct.“

“Had moved out of state two years ago and was genuinely missing El Pollo. Was in town a couple days and it was on the food Fav list to hit on my brief visit. Thankfully, I was NOT disappointed. Service was spot on and the food was fresh and FABULOUS!“

“I came to this Waba grill
Location I have nothing bad to say, they are amazing and nice people working there, Jaimy the cashier helped me out very well, amazing cut service Connie the cook made my bowl very well. I 100% recommend this waba grill location there the nicest people here.“

“El mejor pollo rostisado que he probado, su sabor y textura es incomparable..“

“I started going to this Waba Grill pretty recently when passing through the area, and I gotta say, it's my favorite one to go to! By far the cleanest one, my food is served quickly with the correct portions, and all in all I could tell people work efficiently around here. The last few times I went, I was served by Jaime and Alex; I've had different vibes from different workers across different locations, but I feel I get the best vibes when coming here and when I've been served by these two! 5/5 would recommend pulling up if you're in the area.“

“Well I love Juan Pollo. But a week ago my husband went to pick up some food for us he said the cashier at as rude and was rushing him he ask about the family special and she was already ringing it. I'm saying this because she made him feel like if she was racist I'm Mexican and his African American I I do understand my husband I usually go with him but we had company at our home. CUSTOMER SERVICE is very very important.“

“This was an amazing surprise
The chicken sandwich was sooooo delicious best I've ever had !
Soooo fresh the fries were literally the best fries ever! Definitely fresh and the best! Thank you servers you make me have faith in servers again doing what they offer fresh food, THANK YOU! I went Thursday July 30 at around 3:30pm
This shift staff impressed ❤
I see people complaining about the wait time but the fresh food is worth the wait! ❤🤤“

“Loved the fast and friendly service, it was delicious and the place was very clean“

“Marisela was my cashier in drive thru she was very patient with me while I navigated the menu. When I got to the window I was greeted with a smile and exceptional customer service. Time stamp on my receipt was 11:12am I purchased the 16piece family meal. I never do reviews but this lady deserves some recognition“

“I just went through the drive-through and ordered my meal. Natalia Took my order. I just want to say that she was the friendliest, most considerate and helpful drive-through employee that I have ever come into contact with. My food was great, but regardless of how my food was I really just want to point out that that was the best drive-through experience I’ve had. Thank you, Natalia.“

“Love this place always clean, service is excellent, staff is friendly, attentive and the food is excellent. Eat there three times a week in this location. Place rocks.

Dietary restrictions: Healthy food

Parking: Plenty of.parking

Kid-friendliness: Yes kid friendly“

“I'm a worker there and it's always a pleasure seeing a lot of people come in to have a healthy meal... but besides that waba grill is an amazing place to go eat always heathy, and fresh“

“Convenient location, friendly employees, good food. This location was busy, but still the employees should be checking on the dining room for cleaning. This seemed to be a corporate location because the prices were not as high as other El Pollo Loco franchise locations.“

“Me gustó muy buen servicio y el pollo muy buen sabor“

“healthy option. keto certified menus“

“food is always delicious and the staff is so polite..honestly love how they treat customers.“

“Hands down my family’s favorite place to eat in La Verne — WaBa Grill! 🍚🔥

I’ve been to other WaBa Grill locations, but this La Verne location is extra, extra clean. The restaurant is always spotless, and the food is consistently fresh and delicious every time we visit.
What really makes it special is the amazing staff and owner. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming with a smile which makes the whole experience even better.

If you’re in La Verne and looking for a healthy, tasty meal, this spot is definitely a go to!!
Our favorite is the dumplings and the works! Beef and chicken combo. My kids loves it!!!“

“Oh my! I must eat here 4 times a week at least! Great food and its good for you too. Fast service, in and out.“

“Employees were pretty cool, apologized for not having WABA SAUCE! How the heck does WABA Grill run out of WABA sauce tho?! I was just happy she told me before I ordered.. thanks for letting me make a decision based off that! It's appreciated! The food was great with boom boom instead! ;)“