Jason A.
6/25/2024
DO NOT EAT THE HOT SANDO (TMI warning) So I love spicy food and I love hot chicken sandwiches; I am not shy to hot and spicy or a food challenge. I'd heard a lot of buzz about this place and was...
Heatwaves
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543 Lighthouse Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Heatwaves is a popular hot chicken joint located in Pacific Grove, CA. Founded by Chef Rudy Ponce, who brings his expertise from Michelin star kitchens and the Culinary Institute of America, Heatwaves has gained a massive following for its mouthwatering hot chicken sandwiches. Originally operating out of his parents' home in Seaside during the pandemic, Rudy opened Rudolfo's in Pacific Grove in 2021, where Heatwaves now serves its delectable hot chicken every Sunday.
With a reputation for serving the best fried chicken in the county, Heatwaves has become a go-to spot for chicken enthusiasts on the West Coast. Customers rave about the addictive flavors and quality of the hot chicken sandwiches, making Heatwaves a must-visit destination for anyone craving a spicy and satisfying meal.
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Floyd W.
1/14/2025
Food! Mild Chicken Sando- had some kind of sweetness to it and had no spice to it at all. I think the fries and my chicken sando had the same seasoning. Mac and cheese was just different and...
Bella N.
2/23/2025
While it is a cute location - that is about it. We ordered a really simple order. 1 medium sando combo and 1 mild sando combo. They labeled our sandwiches wrong and we didn't realize it until like...
Daniela A.
1/9/2024
This was my first time trying it and they're known for the fried chicken sandwich. I order the spicy level MEDIUM. It was the perfect spicy level for me. It for sure had a kick, but it was...
C V.
1/12/2025
The food is sooo bland. Got a mild fried veggie sando (didn't know how spicy it was going to be) with seasoned fries. The sandwich had an odd sweet flavor either from the sauce or the slaw, almost...
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