Dave’s Hot Chicken serves Nashville style hot chicken: hand-breaded tenders and sliders you can order across seven heat levels, plus bites, loaded fries, mozz sticks, shakes, and slushers. On DoorDash delivery, most single items and combos run about $6 to $22, and party-size Hot Boxes reach $77 or more. A single tender is $6.19 and the popular Dave’s #1 (2 tenders with fries) is $14.89.
This guide lists the Dave’s Hot Chicken menu with prices by real category: Dave’s Meals (combos), single tenders and sliders, Dave’s NOT Chicken (Cauli), Mini Sliders, Hot Mozz, Dave’s Bites and Top Loaded Fries, Feed A Crowd Hot Boxes, sides, sauces, shakes, slushers, and drinks. Prices come from the Dave’s Hot Chicken DoorDash delivery menu (United States) and were checked on September 8, 2026. Official calorie counts come from the brand’s own nutrition chart, revised March 16, 2026.
Dave’s Hot Chicken sells Nashville-style tenders and sliders in seven heat levels, from No Spice to Reaper. On DoorDash delivery in the U.S. (checked September 8, 2026), single items and combos run about $6 to $22, with Hot Boxes for groups from $35 to $101. Pickup prices are usually lower than delivery. Prices vary by location.
Quick Facts About Dave’s Hot Chicken
| Detail | Information |
| Cuisine | Nashville-style hot chicken (fast casual) |
| Signature items | Chicken tenders and sliders, seven heat levels |
| Typical price range | About $6 to $22 per item or combo (delivery) |
| Prices checked | September 8, 2026 |
| Price source | DoorDash delivery menu (United States) |
| Official website | daveshotchicken.com |
| Nutrition chart | Official, revised March 16, 2026 |
| Headquarters | Pasadena, California |
Source: Dave’s Hot Chicken DoorDash menu and official nutrition chart (daveshotchicken.com), accessed September 8, 2026. Prices are DoorDash delivery, United States.
Dave’s Meals (Combos)
Dave’s Meals are the numbered combos. Each one comes with crinkle cut fries and Dave’s Sauce. Tenders are served with sliced bread and pickles. Sliders come on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles, and a drizzle of Dave’s Sauce. You pick your heat level for each combo, from No Spice up to Reaper. Combos are the easiest way to get chicken, a side, and sauce in one order.
Good to know: Dave’s #4 (1 slider with fries) is the cheapest combo at $11.89, and Dave’s #2 (2 sliders with fries) is the priciest of the four at $17.29.
| Combo | What You Get | Price |
| Dave’s #1 | 2 tenders with fries | $14.89 |
| Dave’s #2 | 2 sliders with fries | $17.29 |
| Dave’s #3 | 1 tender and 1 slider with fries | $16.09 |
| Dave’s #4 | 1 slider with fries | $11.89 |
| Mac Loaded Slider w/ Fries | Slider topped with mac and cheese, plus fries | $15.49 |
| Build Your Own Big Trio | Pick any 3: tender, buffalo mac, Hot Mozz, Dave’s Bites, or Mini Sliders, with 3 dips | $21.49 |
Prices and availability may vary by location. Delivery prices may be higher than pickup prices. Tax, add-ons, and fees may cost extra. Check your nearest Dave’s Hot Chicken for the latest local menu. Source: DoorDash delivery (U.S.), accessed September 8, 2026.
Single Tenders and Sliders
Want just one piece, or building your own plate? You can order a single tender or a single slider on their own. A tender comes with sliced bread, pickles, and a side of Dave’s Sauce. A slider comes on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles, and Dave’s Sauce. Singles are the cheapest way to taste the chicken before you commit to a combo.
| Item | What You Get | Price |
| Single Tender | One tender, bread, pickles, Dave’s Sauce | $6.19 |
| Single Slider | One slider on a potato bun with slaw and pickles | $8.59 |
| Mac Loaded Slider | Slider topped with creamy mac and cheese | $11.89 |
| Hot Honey Slider | Slider drizzled with Dave’s Sauce and Mike’s Hot Honey | $9.59 |
Source: DoorDash delivery (U.S.), accessed September 8, 2026. Prices vary by location.
Dave’s Mini Sliders
Mini Sliders are a newer add to the menu. You get four small sliders on potato buns with kale slaw, pickles, and Dave’s Sauce. The plain four-pack can be ordered in any heat level. The version with fries and the big Hot Box come in No Spice, Medium, or Hot only. Minis are a smart pick for snacking or feeding a small group without buying full-size sliders.
| Item | What You Get | Price |
| Dave’s Mini Sliders | 4 mini sliders, any heat level | $8.99 |
| Dave’s Mini Sliders w/ Fries | 4 mini sliders with fries (No Spice, Medium, or Hot) | $12.49 |
| Hot Box of Minis | 20 mini sliders, two heat levels, serves 5 | $47.69 |
Source: DoorDash delivery (U.S.), accessed September 8, 2026. Prices vary by location.
Dave’s NOT Chicken (Cauli)
Dave’s NOT Chicken is the meat-free line. It swaps chicken for hand-breaded cauliflower, seasoned with the same spice blend and offered in the same heat levels. You can get cauli tenders, cauli sliders, cauli bites, and the same numbered combo format. Note that the breading and sauces still contain milk and egg, so these are vegetarian-friendly but not fully vegan. The cauli combos cost a few dollars more than the chicken versions.
| Item | What You Get | Price |
| Cauli Dave’s #1 | 2 cauli tenders with fries | $19.69 |
| Cauli Dave’s #2 | 2 cauli sliders with fries | $22.09 |
| Cauli Dave’s #3 | 1 cauli tender and 1 cauli slider with fries | $20.89 |
| Cauli Dave’s #4 | 1 cauli slider with fries | $14.29 |
| Single Cauli Tender | One cauli tender with bread and sauce | $7.99 |
| Single Cauli Slider | One cauli slider on a potato bun | $10.39 |
| 10 pc. Cauli Tender Bites | Cauliflower bites with bread and sauce | $8.39 |
| 10 pc. Cauli Tender Bites w/ Fries | Cauli bites with a side of fries | $11.89 |
| Dave’s NOT Chicken Mini Sliders | 4 mini cauli sliders, your heat level | $8.99 |
Source: DoorDash delivery (U.S.), accessed September 8, 2026. Prices vary by location.
Dave’s Hot Mozz
Hot Mozz is the fried mozzarella line: golden planks that are crispy outside and cheese-pully inside. You can order them by the piece, as a meal with fries, on a slider, or in a party-size Hot Box. There’s also a Hot Honey Hot Mozz drizzled with Mike’s Hot Honey for a sweet-and-spicy mix. These make a good shareable starter.
| Item | What You Get | Price |
| Hot Mozz 1 Piece | One fried mozzarella plank | $3.59 |
| Hot Mozz 3 Piece | Three planks | $9.59 |
| Hot Mozz 5 Piece | Five planks | $15.49 |
| Hot Mozz 3 Piece Meal | Three planks with fries | $11.89 |
| Hot Mozz 5 Piece Meal | Five planks with fries | $17.89 |
| Hot Mozz Slider | Mozz slider on a potato bun | $9.59 |
| Hot Mozz Slider w/ Fries | Mozz slider with fries | $13.09 |
| Hot Mozz Hot Box | 20 planks for sharing | $65.49 |
Source: DoorDash delivery (U.S.), accessed September 8, 2026. Prices vary by location.
Dave’s Bites, Top Loaded Fries and Top Loaded Mac
Dave’s Bites are bite-size pieces of white-meat chicken tender, served with bread, pickles, and Dave’s Sauce. Top Loaded Fries and Top Loaded Mac pile fries or mac and cheese high with cheese sauce, pickles, kale slaw, Dave’s Bites, and a Dave’s Sauce drizzle. Loaded items come in small, regular, and large. These are the big shareable snacks on the menu.
| Item | Size / Details | Price |
| 10 pc. Dave’s Bites | Chicken bites with bread and sauce | $8.59 |
| 10 pc. Dave’s Bites w/ Fries | Chicken bites with a side of fries | $11.89 |
| Top Loaded Fries (Small) | Loaded with 3 Dave’s Bites | $8.39 |
| Top Loaded Fries (Regular) | Loaded with 6 Dave’s Bites | $13.09 |
| Top Loaded Fries (Large) | Loaded with 10 Dave’s Bites | $19.09 |
| Top Loaded Buffalo Mac (Small) | Mac with fries, ranch, buffalo, bites | $8.39 |
| Top Loaded Buffalo Mac (Regular) | Larger loaded mac | $13.09 |
| Top Loaded Buffalo Mac (Large) | Largest loaded mac | $19.09 |
Source: DoorDash delivery (U.S.), accessed September 8, 2026. Prices vary by location.
Feed A Crowd (Hot Boxes)
Hot Boxes are the group and catering size. You choose two heat levels per box, so a group can mix mild and spicy. There’s also a Hot Box Roulette that hides one Reaper piece in the batch. Cauliflower and mozz boxes are available too. These are the most expensive items on the menu, but they feed a lot of people.
| Hot Box | What You Get | Price |
| Hot Box – Tenders | 10 tenders, two heat levels | $53.59 |
| Hot Box – Sliders | 10 sliders, two heat levels | $77.39 |
| Hot Box – Dave’s Bites | 40 pc. chicken bites | $35.79 |
| Hot Box of Minis | 20 mini sliders, serves 5 | $47.69 |
| Hot Box Roulette – Tenders | 10 tenders (one is Reaper) | $53.59 |
| Hot Box Roulette – Sliders | 10 sliders (one is Reaper) | $77.39 |
| Cauli Slider Hot Box | 10 cauliflower sliders | $101.19 |
| Cauli Bites Hot Box | 40 pc. cauliflower bites | $35.79 |
| Box of Fries | 18 oz. of fries | $17.89 |
Source: DoorDash delivery (U.S.), accessed September 8, 2026. For catering, contact your local store. Prices vary by location.
Sides and Sauces
Sides are simple and cheap. Fries, mac and cheese, and kale slaw round out a plate. Dave’s Sauce is the house dip, a creamy remoulade-style sauce. Dipper cups come in Ranch, Reaper Ranch, Mike’s Hot Honey, Spicy BBQ, Spicy Buffalo, and Dave’s Sauce. If you love the sauce, you can add extra packets or a large cup.
| Item | Price |
| Fries | $4.79 |
| Cheese Fries | $6.59 |
| Mac & Cheese | $4.79 |
| Spicy Buffalo Mac & Cheese | $6.29 |
| Kale Slaw | $4.79 |
| Dipper Sauce (Ranch, Reaper Ranch, Hot Honey, BBQ, Buffalo, Dave’s) | $1.79 |
| Large Dave’s Sauce or Ranch | $4.79 |
| Dave’s Sauce Packet | $0.59 |
Source: DoorDash delivery (U.S.), accessed September 8, 2026. Prices vary by location.
Shakes, Slushers and Drinks
For something cold, Dave’s has hand-spun shakes in chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Top-Loaded Shakes pile on toppings like Oreo, Fruity Pebbles, M&M, or the newer Dirt and Worms. Slushers are frozen fruit drinks, and some can be boosted with Red Bull or topped with Pop Rocks. Bottled and fountain soft drinks are also on offer. A cold drink helps a lot if you order Hot or above.
| Item | Details | Price |
| Shake | Vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry | $5.19 |
| Top-Loaded Shake (Small) | Oreo, Fruity Pebbles, M&M, or Dirt and Worms | $7.49 |
| Top-Loaded Shake (Regular) | Same flavors, larger | $8.69 |
| Top-Loaded Shake (Large) | Same flavors, largest | $12.49 |
| Slusher | Frozen fruit drink | $4.79 |
| Creme Slusher | Rocket, orange, or strawberries and creme | $7.19 |
| Red Bull Boosted Slusher | Slusher made with Red Bull | $8.39 |
| Bottled Water | $3.29 | |
| 20 oz. Fountain Drink | Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Dr Pepper | $3.59 |
Source: DoorDash delivery (U.S.), accessed September 8, 2026. Prices vary by location.
The Seven Spice Levels
The heat is the heart of the menu. Every tender, slider, and cauli item comes in one of seven levels, and you can pick a different level for each item in your order. The top level, Reaper, uses Carolina Reaper pepper and needs a signed waiver at most stores. If you’re new, Mild or Medium is a safe start.
| Heat Level | What to Expect |
| No Spice | No heat at all, just the seasoned crunch |
| Lite Mild | A gentle warmth |
| Mild | Light, easy heat for most people |
| Medium | A clear kick, still friendly for newcomers |
| Hot | Serious heat, for spice fans |
| Extra Hot | Strong burn, not for beginners |
| Reaper | Extreme. Carolina Reaper pepper. Waiver required at most stores |
Opinion: Medium is a good sweet spot for a first visit. It gives real Nashville heat without overwhelming most people, and you can always go hotter next time.
Calories and Nutrition
Dave’s publishes an official nutrition chart, revised March 16, 2026. Calories shift a little by spice level, so many items show a small range. The numbers below are from the brand’s own chart. You can read the full chart on the official allergen and nutrition page.
| Item | Calories | Protein |
| Single Tender (no sides) | 490 to 550 | 25 g |
| Single Slider (no sides) | 620 to 680 | 31 g |
| Dave’s #1 (2 tenders, fries) | 1230 to 1350 | 56 g |
| Dave’s #2 (2 sliders, fries) | 1500 to 1620 | 68 g |
| Dave’s #4 (1 slider, fries) | 1060 to 1110 | 37 g |
| 10 pc. Dave’s Bites (no fries) | 650 to 750 | 41 g |
| Fries | 440 | 6 g |
| Mac & Cheese | 290 | 14 g |
| Kale Slaw | 270 | 2 g |
Source: Official Dave’s Hot Chicken nutrition chart, revised March 16, 2026 (store.daveshotchicken.com/nutrition-information). Ranges reflect the spread from No Spice to Reaper.
Vegetarian and Allergen Notes
The Dave’s NOT Chicken (Cauli) line gives vegetarians a hot-chicken-style option. Keep in mind the breading and sauces contain milk and egg, so these items are not vegan. Kale slaw is a lighter side, and fries pair with almost anything.
Allergen safety: Dave’s cooks with shared fryers and equipment, so cross-contact with allergens is possible. The brand says no menu items are officially gluten-free, and items cannot be custom-modified to remove ingredients. If you have a serious food allergy, check with staff at your location and review the official allergen guide before ordering.
How to Order and Rewards
You can order Dave’s for pickup or delivery. Use the official website or the Dave’s Hot Chicken app, or order delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub. The app lets you earn rewards points, but points can’t be earned or redeemed through third-party apps like Uber Eats or DoorDash.
A tip on heat control: the app and website let you set a heat level for each item. Third-party delivery apps sometimes limit that, so if you want a Medium tender and a Hot slider in the same order, the app is the safer bet.
A Short History of Dave’s Hot Chicken
Dave’s Hot Chicken started in 2017 as a pop-up in an East Hollywood parking lot, launched by friends Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and brothers Tommy and Gary Rubenyan with about $900. Kopushyan trained as a chef at the three-Michelin-star restaurant The French Laundry. The stand drew long lines fast, and the brand grew into a fast-casual chain based in Pasadena, California. In June 2025, private-equity firm Roark Capital acquired Dave’s Hot Chicken in a deal valued at about $1 billion. As of 2026, the company reports over 390 locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on the Dave’s Hot Chicken menu?
The menu centers on Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sliders in seven heat levels. It also has Dave’s Bites, Top Loaded Fries, Hot Mozz sticks, Mini Sliders, a cauliflower line called Dave’s NOT Chicken, sides like mac and cheese and kale slaw, plus shakes, slushers, and soft drinks. Combos are sold as numbered Dave’s Meals.
How much is a Dave’s Hot Chicken combo?
On DoorDash delivery in the U.S. (checked September 8, 2026), the four numbered combos run from $11.89 for Dave’s #4 (1 slider with fries) to $17.29 for Dave’s #2 (2 sliders with fries). Dave’s #1 (2 tenders with fries) is $14.89 and Dave’s #3 (1 tender, 1 slider, fries) is $16.09. Pickup usually costs less.
What is the cheapest item at Dave’s Hot Chicken?
A Dave’s Sauce packet is the cheapest add-on at $0.59. For food, a single tender is $6.19 and a single slider is $8.59 on DoorDash delivery, checked September 8, 2026. Sides like fries, mac and cheese, and kale slaw are each $4.79. Prices vary by location.
How many spice levels does Dave’s Hot Chicken have?
Seven. They are No Spice, Lite Mild, Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot, and Reaper. You can choose a different level for each item in your order. Reaper uses Carolina Reaper pepper and needs a signed waiver at most stores, so it is meant for experienced spice lovers only.
Does Dave’s Hot Chicken have vegetarian options?
Yes. The Dave’s NOT Chicken (Cauli) line uses hand-breaded cauliflower in place of chicken, with the same heat levels. It includes cauli tenders, sliders, and bites. The breading and sauces contain milk and egg, so these are vegetarian-friendly but not vegan. Kale slaw and fries are lighter meat-free sides.
Is Dave’s Hot Chicken gluten-free?
No. Dave’s says no menu items are officially gluten-free, and food is cooked with shared fryers and equipment, so cross-contact is possible. Items cannot be modified to remove ingredients. If you have a serious allergy, talk to staff and check the official allergen guide before you order.
What is the Reaper level at Dave’s Hot Chicken?
Reaper is the hottest of the seven levels. It uses Carolina Reaper pepper, one of the world’s hottest chilies. Most stores ask you to sign a waiver before ordering it. It is not recommended for beginners. Most first-timers start at Mild or Medium and work up from there.
How many calories are in a Dave’s Hot Chicken combo?
By the official chart (revised March 16, 2026), Dave’s #1 (2 tenders with fries) is about 1230 to 1350 calories, and Dave’s #2 (2 sliders with fries) is about 1500 to 1620. Dave’s #4 (1 slider with fries) is about 1060 to 1110. Numbers rise slightly with hotter spice levels.
Does Dave’s Hot Chicken deliver?
Yes. Dave’s offers delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub, plus its own app and website, depending on your location. Delivery prices are usually higher than pickup. Rewards points can be earned only through the official app, not through third-party delivery apps.
Are there catering or party options?
Yes. Feed A Crowd Hot Boxes serve groups. On DoorDash delivery (checked September 8, 2026), a Hot Box of 10 tenders is $53.59 and 10 sliders is $77.39. There are also mini-slider, cauliflower, and mozz boxes. For large catering orders, contact your local store directly.
Who owns Dave’s Hot Chicken?
Private-equity firm Roark Capital acquired Dave’s Hot Chicken in June 2025 in a deal valued at about $1 billion. Roark also owns Subway and backs brands like Arby’s and Dunkin’. The chain was founded in 2017 by Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and brothers Tommy and Gary Rubenyan. It also has celebrity investors.
What time does Dave’s Hot Chicken close?
Hours depend on the location. Many stores close around 10:00 PM, and some run later on weekends, while a few close earlier. Because times differ by store, check the store locator on daveshotchicken.com or the app for the exact hours near you before you go.
Conclusion
The Dave’s Hot Chicken menu keeps it simple: tenders and sliders you control by heat, backed by bites, loaded fries, mozz, a cauliflower line, and cold shakes. On DoorDash delivery in the U.S., checked September 8, 2026, most items land between $6 and $22, with Hot Boxes for groups. Pickup usually costs less, and prices change by location, so confirm your local menu before you order.
