Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu with Prices & Calories Updated 2026 (USA)
We recently visited Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu, which is known for its mouth-watering and fiery hot chicken dishes. Enjoy crispy, juicy chicken tenders with mild to extra-hot heat and sides like creamy mac and cheese, kale slaw, and golden fries, even cauliflower-based dishes for vegetarians. “Choose your spice level from No Spice to the famous Reaper and enjoy affordable prices that make every meal worth it.
Check out Dave’s Hot Chicken deals and pricing for options like the David-approved milkshake or a soft drink to cool down. We also cover menu items, calories, nutrition, and allergen information to help you make smart choices. Everything is simple, updated, and easy to read. Simple, spicy, and seriously good, explore the full menu, prices, and locations across the USA with confidence.
FEED A CROWD
| Hot Box – Tenders |
| $55.00 |
| Calories 490–550 |
| Hot Box – Sliders |
| $75.00 |
| Calories 380–420 |
| Box of Fries |
| $12.00 |
| Calories 440-460 |
| Hot Box Roulette-Slider |
| $75.00 |
| Calories 590–650 |
| Cauli Bites Hot Box |
| $30.00 |
| Calories 720 – 980 |
| Cauli Slider Hot Box |
| $90.00 |
| Calories 540–640 |
| Hot Box Roulette-Tenders |
| $45.00 |
| Calories 550 kcal |
Meals & Combos
| Dave’s 1: 2 Tenders w/ Fries |
| $14.99 |
| Calories 890 – 1050 Cal |
| Dave’s #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries |
| $17.49 |
| Calories 1,200 – 1,400 |
| Dave#3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries |
| $15.99 |
| Calories 1,370 |
| Dave’s #4: 1 Slider with Fries |
| $10.49 |
| Calories 1,060 kcal |
Dave’s NOT Chicken (Cauli)
| 2 Cauli Tenders with Fries |
| $16.99 |
| Calories 750 – 950 Cal |
| Cauli Dave’s #2: 2 Cauli Sliders w/ Fries |
| $18.99 |
| Calories 1,100 – 1,350 |
| Cauli Dave’s #3: 1 Cauli Tender & 1 Cauli Slider w/ Fries |
| $17.99 |
| Calories 900 – 1,150 |
| Cauli Daves #4: 1 Cauli Slider with Fries |
| $12.99 |
| Calories 970–1150 kcal |
| Single Cauli Slider |
| $9.99 |
| Calories 620-680 Cals |
| Single Cauli Tender |
| $8.99 |
| Calories 490-550 Cals |
| 10 pc. Cauliflower Tender Bites w/ Fries |
| $9.99 |
| Calories 1060 kcal |
| 10 pc. Cauliflower Tender Bites |
| $7.99 |
| Calories 1040 kcal |
DAVE’S BITES AND TOP LOADED FRIES
| 10pc. Dave’s Bites |
| Price: $10.50 |
| Calories 550 cal |
| 10pc. Dave‘s Bites With Fries |
| Price: $10.50 |
| Calories 1800 |
| Small Top Loaded Fries |
| Price: $6.99 |
| Calories 1200 cal |
| Small Cauliflower Top Loaded Fries |
| Price: $6.99 |
| Calories 1800 cal |
| Regular Top Loaded Fries |
| Price: $10.99 |
| Calories 1500 cal |
| Regular Cauliflower Top Loaded Fries |
| Price: $10.99 |
| Calories 1500 cal |
| Large Top Loaded Fries |
| Price: $15.99 |
| Calories 1800 cal |
| Large Cauliflower Top Loaded Fries |
| Price: $15.99 |
| Calories 1800 cal |
DAVE’S MINI SLIDERS
| Dave’s Mini Sliders |
| $7.49 |
| Calories 250–320 |
| Dave’s Mini Sliders with Fries |
| $10.49 |
| Calories 490-550 |
| Hot Box of Minis |
| $40.00 |
| Calories 250–320 |
Sides Menu
| Mac & Cheese |
| $4.59 |
| Calories 290 |
| Fries |
| $4.29 |
| Calories 440 |
| Cheese Fries |
| $5.49 |
| Calories 460 |
| Kale Slaw |
| $4.59 |
| Calories 270 |
| Side of Dave’s Sauce |
| $0.25 |
| Calories 180 |
| Large Dave’s Sauce |
| $2.99 |
| Calories 1530 |
| Single Tender |
| $5.99 |
| Calories 490-550 |
| Single Slider |
| $7.99 |
| Calories 620-680 |
Dave’s Saucy Bites
| Side of Spicy BBQ Dipper |
| Price: $1.49 |
| Side of Spicy Buffalo Dipper |
| Price: $1.49 |
| Side of Mikes Hot Honey Dipper |
| Price: $1.49 |
| Side Dave’s Sauce Dipper |
| Price: $1.49 |
| Saucy Bites w/Fries |
| Price: $11.99 |
| Hot Box Saucy Bites |
| Price: $35 |
| Side of Ranch Dipper |
| Price: $1.49 |
| Saucy Bites |
| Price: $8.99 |
| Side of Reaper Ranch Dipper |
| Price: $1.49 |
| Large Dave’s Sauce |
| Price: $3.99 |
| Flight of Sauces |
| Price: $3.49 |
| Large Ranch |
| Price: $3.99 |
TOP-LOADED SHAKES
| Oreo Top Loaded Shake |
| Small $6.79 Medium $7.79 |
| Vanilla/Chocolate /Strawberry |
| Large Oreo Top Loaded Shake |
| Large $10.49 |
| Vanilla/Chocolate /Strawberry |
| M&M Top Loaded Shake |
| Small $6.79 Medium $7.79 |
| Vanilla/Chocolate /Strawberry |
| Large M&M Top Loaded Shake |
| Large $10.49 |
| Vanilla/Chocolate /Strawberry |
| Lucky Charms Top Loaded Shake |
| Small $6.79 Medium $7.79 |
| Vanilla/Chocolate /Strawberry |
| Large Lucky Charms Top Loaded Shake |
| Large $10.49 |
| Vanilla/Chocolate /Strawberry |
SHAKES
| Small Strawberry Shake |
| $5.49 |
| Calories 610 |
| Regular Strawberry Shake |
| $6.49 |
| Calories 760 |
| Large Strawberry Shake |
| $7.49 |
| Calories 1208 |
| Small Chocolate Shake |
| $5.49 |
| Calories 610 |
| Regular Chocolate Shake |
| $6.49 |
| Calories 760 |
| Large Chocolate Shake |
| $7.49 |
| Calories 1208 |
| Small Vanilla Shake |
| $5.49 |
| Calories 590 |
| Regular Vanilla Shake |
| $6.49 |
| Calories 740 |
| Large Vanilla Shake |
| $7.49 |
| Calories 1168 |
SLUSHERS
| Frozen Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade |
| $3.69 |
| Frozen Hi-C Orange Lava Burst |
| $3.69 |
| Frozen Hi-C Flashin Fruit Punch |
| $3.69 |
| Frozen Powerade Mountain Berry Blast |
| $3.69 |
| Rocket Creme Slusher |
| $5.69 |
| Orange Creme Slusher |
| $5.69 |
| Strawberry and Creme Slusher |
| $5.69 |
DRINKS
| Small Soft Drink |
| $2.99 |
| Regular Soft Drink |
| $3.09 |
| Large Soft Drink |
| $3.29 |
| Bottled Water |
| $2.99 |
| 20 oz. Coke |
| $3.29 |
| 20 oz. Diet Coke |
| $3.29 |
| 20 oz. Coke Zero |
| $3.29 |
| 20 oz. Sprite |
| $3.29 |
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Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu & PDF Guide 2026
Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu doesn’t share a complete nutrition chart online. Any nutrition information you see is just an estimate and may not be exact.
Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu Heat Levels
Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu lets you choose from seven heat levels. You can go very mild or push yourself to extreme spice. Pick what fits you.
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No Spice
No heat at all. Just crispy chicken with a good flavor.
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Lite Mild
Slightly sweet. You feel a small bit of spice.
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Mild
Light smoky taste with mild spice. Easy to enjoy.
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Medium
You can clearly taste the heat, but it’s still enjoyable.
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Reaper
Extreme. Made with Carolina Reaper powder. Not for beginners.
💡 Good to Know
📝 Reaper Waiver
If you order Reaper, you have to sign a waiver first. It’s that hot.
🏷️ Looks Similar
All spice levels look almost the same, so staff use stickers to mark them.
🥗 Sandwich Tip
If you go for a higher heat level, try it as a sandwich. Slaw, pickles, and sauce help cool things down.
🔥 Whether you like light flavor or serious heat, Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu is an option for you. Just be honest about how much spice you can handle.
🧮 Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu Calories Calculator
Looking for accurate Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu calories and nutrition information? Our easy-to-use Calories Calculator helps you quickly check calories, protein, fat, and carbs for popular menu items including sliders, tenders, fries, and drinks.
Whether you’re tracking your daily calorie intake, following a fitness plan, or simply making healthier fast-food choices, this interactive tool gives instant results in a clean, mobile-friendly experience.
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Calculate nutrition values instantly and make smarter meal decisions before ordering your favorite hot chicken menu items.
🎁 Frequent Fryer Rewards Program
The Frequent Fryer Rewards Program is made for regular fans. You earn points every time you order, then use those points for free food and special app deals. Joining is easy through the official Dave’s Hot Chicken app, and you start earning right away.
💰 How You Earn Points
Works for both in-store orders and orders placed through the app or website.
🏆 How to Use Your Points
You can redeem points for free items:
300 pts
🥤 Free drink or one side (Fries, Kale Slaw, or Mac and Cheese)
600 pts
🍗 Free Shake, Cheese Fries, Slider, or Tender
1200 pts
🍽️ Free combo meal
🎉 Sign Up Bonus
New users get a free drink with their first order after signing up.
📱 Easy Point Tracking
The app tracks everything for you. Just scan your QR code or enter your phone number at checkout.
🧾 Receipt Scan
Forgot to scan? No problem. Upload your receipt later and still get your points.
⭐ Extra App Benefits
- App-only deals you won’t see anywhere else
- Get to try new menu items before they launch
- Order your food early for pickup or delivery, if available
- A menu that shows your favorite items first
- Live order tracking inside the app
Allergen & Nutrition Information
Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu shares allergen information for customers, but details can change by location in the US. Everything is cooked in the same kitchen, so there is always a chance of allergen contact. That’s why no item can be promised as fully allergen free.
🔥 Shared Cooking Equipment
All food is cooked using the same fryers, grills, and tools, so small amounts of allergens may be present.
🚫 No Ingredient Changes
Ingredients cannot be removed from menu items. Many allergens are already mixed into sauces, coatings, or seasonings.
📋 Allergens Covered
The allergen guide lists the 14 main food allergens under EU rules, such as gluten from wheat and barley, eggs, milk, soy, and tree nuts.
🌾 Gluten Notice
All menu items may contain gluten. There are no gluten-free options available.
🥜 Nuts
The guide includes common tree nuts like cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts, and pecans. Some nuts, such as pine nuts, may not be listed.
How to Get the Most Accurate Details
- Check the website or app for updates: Some locations share updates or local guides there.
- Ask the store manager: Many locations keep printed allergen or nutrition sheets.
- For UK locations: Check the official UK Allergen PDF for details.
Tip: If you have an allergy, let the cashier know before you order. If your allergy is serious, it’s safest not to order because all food is cooked in the same kitchen.
🕐 Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu Operating Hours
Open 7 days a week — hours may vary slightly by location
| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Friday Late | 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| Saturday Late | 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| Sunday Late | 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
How to Order & Customize Your Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu Meal
🛒 It’s easy to order. Use the website, the app, or a delivery app. You can grab your food yourself or get it delivered at home.
How to Order for Pickup
Step 1
Open the official website daveshotchicken.com
Step 2
Tap on the option for pickup.
Step 3
Choose the store that’s closest to you.
Step 4
Pick what you want to eat — a Slider Combo or a Tender Combo.
Step 5
Choose how spicy you want it, from No Spice to Reaper. 🌶️
Step 6
Select your sides, like fries, mac and cheese, or kale slaw.
Step 7
Add everything to your cart, check your order, and place it.
How to Order for Delivery
Step 1
Type “Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu” in the search bar.
Step 2
Choose the closest location and look through the menu.
Step 3
Pick what you want to eat and select your spice level.
Step 4 ✅
Add your address and payment details, then place the order.
A Brief Look At Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu History
Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu is an American fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in Nashville-style hot chicken. It was established in Los Angeles, California, starting with one restaurant in May 2017, by the four childhood friends Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, Tommy Rubenyan, and Gary Rubenyan. They set up in an East Hollywood parking lot with folding tables, portable fryers, and roughly $900 between them.
By 2022, the chain had grown to more than 100 restaurants across four countries. Today, Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu has over 300 locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the UAE, and the Middle East. Dave’s Hot ChickenMenu is headquartered in Pasadena, California.
How to Customize Your Order
🌶️ Spice Level
Every slider and tender comes with a heat choice.
🍟 Sides
You can switch or upgrade sides. Cheese fries, mac and cheese, and kale slaw are popular choices.
🍗 Combo Meals
You can mix sliders and tenders in one combo. Each item can have its own spice level, so everyone gets what they like.
Worth and Valuation (2025–2026)
- $1 Billion Valuation in June 2025, Roark Capital bought a major stake in Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu, valuing the brand at around$1 billion.
- Employee Bonus Reward After this deal, the founders set aside a $50 million bonus pool to reward their team. Many employees received large bonuses, and some even became millionaires.
- Future Growth Plans The brand is growing fast and plans to open 400+ locations in the near future. It has already crossed $600 million in revenue, showing strong demand and expansion.
My Experience with Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu
📍 One visit that really stood out for our team was at a Dave’s Hot Chicken location in the United States. We went there to check the latest menu items, prices, and spice levels so we could update our site with accurate information.
💬 The Conversation
While placing our order, we talked with a staff member and explained that we manage a website sharing updated menu details to help customers decide what to order. They shared this with the manager.
🧑💼 Meeting the Manager
The manager came over, asked what information we track, and looked through the site including menu items, estimated prices, and customer tips. He noted that clear spice-level and combo info genuinely helps confused customers.
Before we left, the manager appreciated our team’s effort and told the cashier not to charge us for the meal. Experiences like this motivate us to keep updating and improving our menu details instead of listing items once and leaving them unchanged.
This is why we continue to visit different Dave’s Hot Chicken locations — so we can keep our content fresh, accurate, and useful for everyone.