Chicken Shops near La Verne, CA

“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!!!“

“The meal was great,very tasty ?

Parking: The time I went about 2:30 p.mIt was not crowded at all so there was parking available

Kid-friendliness: No kids while I was there

Wheelchair accessibility: Did not see anyone in a wheelchair, but they do have flat ramps“

“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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“

“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.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jose D provided excellent service! Even though it was busy, he stayed friendly, quick, and efficient the whole time. He got my order right, kept things moving, and had a great attitude.

It’s not always easy to find that kind of service in fast food, but Jose really stood out. I appreciate the great experience!“

“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.“

“best chicken ever tender ,juicy crunchy! mmm!“

“chicken wings off the hook“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“It's located next to Mi Pulgarcito Pupiseria Salvadoreña and near GS Ethiopian Cafe. I had went to this plaza for another restaurant but they closed already for lunch. I decided to try this grilled chicken place, reminds me of Juan Pollo or El Pollo Loco. It seems family owned with a young teen taking my order.

I chose to try the 16 piece family special with half spicy and regular chicken ($44.99) which came with 4 large sides, tortillas and salsa. I chose their macaroni salad, potato salad, rice, and beans. I got a lunch special for myself that came with a can of soda. The seasoning on the chicken was good, the spicy chicken had a good heat. The skin was crispy and the chicken was moist. My family did not like the sides of macaroni and potato salad.

The staff was nice and the wait time was not long.“

“Surprisingly it be actually pretty good 😩“

“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.“

“Another great KFC from bb.q. Have to eat fresh. Crispy on the outside. Soft and tender meat. They do it right at this location.
Just watch out for any spilled sauce from the box. Bought 2 boxes. 1 small 1 medium. The honey garlic sauce leak from the box. I think the aluminum foil is broken or short one edge. Service is typical. Thus we order pick up.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“It’s so good and they’re survice😘“

“I am disappointed to see that this restaurant automatically adds a “staff tip” to pickup orders placed online. A tip should always be a voluntary appreciation from the customer — not a forced charge disguised as a tip. When I am doing all the work — driving to the restaurant, picking up the order myself, and receiving no table service — there is absolutely no justification for a mandatory tip.

It feels manipulative and dishonest to sneak in nearly 10% extra without a clear and upfront explanation. Customers should not have to fight through hidden fees or feel pressured to pay more than the actual cost of the food just to complete an order. This constant push for forced tipping is exhausting and is becoming one of the most frustrating parts of dining in the U.S.

A restaurant should respect its customers and allow them the freedom to choose whether or not to leave a tip. Being forced to pay a “tip” before even receiving the food makes the whole experience negative from the start. I genuinely enjoy supporting local businesses, but practices like this make me question whether I want to order here again.

Please rethink this aggressive tipping policy — forced gratuity is not hospitality, it is a burden on your customers.“

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

“Very good home style meal. Not the cheapest, but good valued meal.“

“I was just going about my day and I meet up with my gradma for lunch and we ended up having Waba grill at this location and it was really nice :)) the food is excellent though and I appreciate kind people who care about their jobs 💪🏼“

“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.“

“My family picks up here at least once every week and I can’t say enough positive things about it. As a fitness nut, it’s important to me to have healthy options and so I often find myself ordering from chicken shops. Since discovering Rostichicken I have stopped going to other shops. The chicken here is fantastic and is very tender; I can pull the skin off to save calories or leave it on to enjoy the crispy skin. The price is also competitive and less than Pollo for higher quality food.

Additionally, the staff is fantastic. They are so welcoming and seemingly in a great mood. They remember me and my daughter, always encourage her to talk, and often give her extra rice which she loves. It all means a lot to myself and my wife but I assure you… I wouldn’t come back if the food was bad. 😉“

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

“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…“

“friendly atmosphere, good customer service and very clean“

“We ordered the Caniac meal great portions for 2 people. The chicken fingers were hot & fresh, French fries salted perfectly and the Cole slaw cold and satisfying. Of course the bread was toasted perfectly. Out cashier was friendly and smiling.“

“la verdad recomiendo todo está muy rico el pollo.arroz.ensaladas.salsas.frijoles. además buen servicio“

“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!“

“It's been over 2 years since I've eaten here. The prices have increased a bit, but the service by Michael was wonderful and the food is still DELICIOUS! 😋“

“The best service and food as expected. This is another well managed location. I’ll be back😁“

“My friend wanted to check this place out since he likes teriyaki flavor, so we decided to give it a try.

I got a medium chicken bowl. It was decent and reminded me of most other places that serve teriyaki bowls, pretty similar to Yoshinoya or Waba Grill.

My friend ordered the chicken combo with avocado, which also came with Thousand Island dressing. The portion size was pretty generous for the price.

Overall, I thought the food was fine, but nothing really stood out to me. It's probably not somewhere I would go out of my way to eat at, but if you're in the area and craving a simple teriyaki bowl, it gets the job done.“

“Probably one of the most overlooked healthy options for fast food. 🥑 I originally would come in for the guacamole chicken burrito. But I discovered the value menu has the three tacos Al carbon e taco deal for $8 that gets you drinks and a bag of chips. Super tasty, it's quick and healthy. 😘👌“

“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! ❤️“

“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.“

“Their charbroiled garlic chicken over fries drenched in garlic au jus is unique and worth the 15 mile drive from home. I normally go to the Pico Union one but this one has easier parking and more seating. They also have more selection but I've never gotten anything but the chicken. It was hot and fresh and as always addicting.“

“honestly my favorite hot chicken spot. super glad to have one within 5 minutes of me!“

“My order here is always correct.“

“If you’re looking for a truly unique dining experience, East Town Yard Fried Chicken is a must-visit. From the moment you step inside, you’re transported to a nostalgic 70s-era China with the restaurant's quirky decor. The red brick walls and enamel plates evoke a sense of vintage charm, while the slogan wall adds a playful touch, making it a perfect blend of culture and creativity.

Now, let's talk about the food—this place is a game-changer. The northern-style stir-fried chicken is unlike anything you've had before. Tender chicken, packed with flavor, is stir-fried to perfection—not deep-fried—allowing the natural taste of the meat to shine through. The spices are perfectly balanced, offering a delightful kick without overwhelming the palate. Every dish here feels authentically Chinese, with rich flavors that are both comforting and exciting.

What truly sets this place apart is the attention to detail in every aspect—from the food to the ambiance. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve. Whether you're a fan of traditional Chinese cuisine or looking to try something new, East Town Yard Fried Chicken offers a memorable dining experience you won’t soon forget. Highly recommend!“

“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!“

“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!“

“dope place!!! I'd be back for sure“

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

“That place tastes nice Those people know me my usual food is half chicken meal they know me and they know my food the workers who make food they know me and I like it there
Thank you so much Juan pollo covina for knowing me and for the good food“

“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“

“The chicken joy are awesome. I suggest to put an extra sauce on the spaghetti... look pale“