Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu With Prices 2026

All the Information About Dave’s Hot Chicken Full Menu 2026

Do you love to eat crispy, juicy chicken with bold flavors? If yes, then the Dave's Hot Chicken Menu 2026 has everything you want to need. Starts from signature sliders and crispy tenders to seasoned fries and creamy mac & cheese, my fan-made guide helps you explore the full menu and find your next favorite meal. Dave's Hot Chicken Menu is one of the most popular fast-food menu in the United States, Canada, and the UK.

Just recently, I Walked into Dave's Hot Chicken not really knowing what to expect and left genuinely impressed. The place smells exactly how you want a hot chicken spot to smell like something good is happening in that kitchen. The menu covers enough ground that nobody in your group ends up staring blankly, from the tenders and sliders to the cauliflower options for anyone going meat-free. The prices make sense for what you actually get. Portions are generous, everything comes out fresh and crispy, and the combo deals make the whole thing feel like solid value.

The rewards program is a nice touch too, the kind of thing that makes you want to come back just to see the points stack up. If you are after good food, proper portions, and a price that does not sting, it is worth the visit.

Dave’s Hot Chicken also offers catering, making it easy to enjoy your favorite hot chicken for parties, events, and special gatherings.

On this website, we will provide you with complete information about menu prices , and also Allergen Guide and nutrition information.

Category	Information
Established	2017
Founders	Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, Tommy Rubenyan & Gary Rubenyan
Country of Origin	United States
Head Office	Pasadena, California, USA
Global Presence	280+ Locations Worldwide
Famous For	Nashville-Style Hot Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Sliders & Seven Spice Levels

Most places that serve chicken just put Nashville-style on the menu and that is it. The seasoning does not taste like it is made with ingredients, the bread gets soft and the amount of food they give you is not enough. Some places actually make chicken the right way though. They use real seasoning. The bread is crunchy and the food is enough to fill you up. Those are the places that're worth going to.
Dave's Hot Chicken Menu is not like menus. They use ingredients, the flavors are strong and the amount of food they give you is enough to fill you up. Whether you want chicken that is not too spicy or you want it to be really hot they have a spice level that is right for you. Dave's Hot Chicken Menu have chicken meals, cauliflower options and many different heat levels. This guide will tell you everything you need to know before you order your food.

The Little Details Made the Difference

Truly entered expecting the same thing I had experienced at ten other locations. That mouthful of the chicken was very wonderful. The outside of the chicken was crunchy. The inside was juicy. When the chicken was still warm from the fryer, they added the spice to allow it to absorb the flavor.
I also noticed the things that made Dave's Hot Chicken Menu special. The kale slaw was made that day it did not taste like it had been sitting around since morning. The cheese sauce on the fries was thick. It actually tasted like cheese, not like the thin sauce that other fast food places use.
My food came out quickly. It did not taste like they just threw it together. Everything on the tray was made properly. If you care about having chicken, getting a real portion and eating food that tastes like someone put effort into making it then you will notice the difference, from the very first bite of the chicken.

The Items People Keep Coming Back For

Two things run Dave's Hot Chicken Menu: tenders and sliders.

The Tenders Were the First Thing I Tried

I went with the tenders first because they seemed to be the thing everyone orders and they lived up to it. Bigger than I was expecting, properly crispy on the outside and still juicy well past the first bite. If you want a meal out of it the 2 Tenders with Fries combo makes the decision easy. Two solid tenders, crinkle-cut fries, sliced bread, pickles and the signature sauce all on one tray. Nothing felt like filler. It's a meal that actually leaves you full of reaching for something else after.

The Sliders Ended Up Being My Favorite

Almost skipped these entirely, expecting something small like the name suggests. Way bigger than i had pictured. A whole tender packed into a soft, toasted potato bun, with fresh kale slaw, pickles, and a generous pour of signature sauce on top. The reason it works is how everything plays off each other. The slaw brings the crunch, the pickles cut through the richness, and the sauce holds it all together without drowning anything out. If you are not sure where to start, the 2 Sliders with Fries combo is the easy call, it's a full meal and it shows you exactly why this is one of the most ordered items here.

Best Family Meal Deals

Price	$12.00
Calories	1320 Cal

Price	$50.00
Calories	550 Cal

Price	$70.00
Calories	380–420 Cal

Price	$35.00
Calories	250–300 Cal

Price	$50.00
Calories	490–550 Cal

Price	$70.00
Calories	380–420 Cal

Price	$70.00
Calories	350–390 Cal

Price	$30.00
Calories	720–980 Cal

Meals Menu

Price	$12.99
Calories	980 Cal

Price	$14.99
Calories	1,270 Cal

Price	$10.49
Calories	1,040 Cal

Price	$13.99
Calories	1,670 Cal

Dave’s NOT Chicken (Cauli)™

Price	$16.99
Calories	750–950 Cal

Price	$18.99
Calories	1,100–1,350 Cal

Price	$7.99
Calories	490–550 Cal

Price	$17.99
Calories	900–1,150 Cal

Price	$12.49
Calories	970–1150 kcal

Price	$8.99
Calories	620-680 Cal

Price	$7.99
Calories	480–540 Cal

Price	$9.99
Calories	980–1,040 Cal

Dave’s Bites and Top Loaded Fries

Price	$7.99
Calories	250–300 Cal

Price	$9.99
Calories	960–1,020 Cal

Price	$6.99
Calories	520 Cal

Price	$8.99
Calories	780 Cal

Price	$6.99
Calories	520 Cal

Price	$10.99
Calories	1,040 Cal

Price	$8.99
Calories	780 Cal

Price	$10.99
Calories	1,040 Cal

NEW Dave’s Mini Sliders

Price	$7.49
Calories	490 – 550 Cal

Price	$40.00
Calories	Not officially published

Price	$10.49
Calories	Not officially published

Sides Menu

Price	$4.99
Calories	270 Cal

Price	$4.99
Calories	420 Cal

Price	$5.99
Calories	560 Cal

Price	$3.49
Calories	180 Cal

Price	$0.50
Calories	180 Cal

Price	$1.00
Calories	120 Cal

Price	$4.99
Calories	280 Cal

Price	$1.50
Calories	360 Cal

Price	$7.49
Calories	680 Cal

Top-Loaded Shakes

Price	$6.99
Calories	830 Cal

Price	$8.49
Calories	1,100 Cal

Price	$6.99
Calories	840 Cal

Price	$8.49
Calories	1,120 Cal

Price	$6.99
Calories	850 Cal

Price	$8.49
Calories	1,120 Cal

Other Shakes

Price	$8.99
Calories	818 kcal

Price	$8.99
Calories	793 kcal

Price	$8.99
Calories	828 kcal

Dave's Burstin Bevs

Price	$4.99
Calories	250 Cal

Price	$4.99
Calories	250 Cal

Price	$6.99
Calories	850 Cal

Price	$8.49
Calories	1,120 Cal

Price	$6.99
Calories	840 Cal

Price	$8.49
Calories	1,110 Cal

Slushers Menu

Price	$4.99
Calories	260 Cal

Price	$4.99
Calories	250 Cal

Price	$4.99
Calories	250 Cal

Price	$4.99
Calories	230 Cal

Price	$5.99
Calories	290 Cal

Price	$4.99
Calories	280 Cal

Price	$4.99
Calories	300 Cal

Price	$2.99
Calories	0-180 Cal

Price	$3.49
Calories	0-240 Cal

Price	$3.99
Calories	0-320 Cal

Price	$3.49
Calories	0-240 Cal

Price	$2.49
Calories	0

Price	$3.49
Calories	0

Price	$3.49
Calories	0

Price	$3.49
Calories	230 Cal

Price	$3.49
Calories	250 Cal

Price	$3.49
Calories	0

Drinks Menu

Most Popular Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu Items 2026

Chicken Sliders & Tenders Combo

So you have never ordered from the restaurant before. This meal makes it simple to try them out. You get one crispy tender and one slider in the meal. You get to try both of the things that people love about the menu without having to choose one over the other. You also get pickles and fresh kale slaw and Dave's signature sauce. Every bite of Chicken is interesting. There is spice and crunch and creaminess all working together in this meal. This meal is very filling. It is good for lunch and it is good for dinner too.

Dave’s Bites

Dave's Bites are the hand-breaded chicken that you find in full meals. They are cut into pieces that are easier to snack on or share. The crunch and the bold flavor are still there. Nothing is made strong just because the pieces are smaller. You can eat them alone. Share them. You can also have them with fries on the side. No matter how you eat them the flavor is what you would expect from Dave's Hot Chicken Menu. It is just, in a format that does not need a combo order.

Mac & Cheese

Mac & Cheese is really good. It is rich, buttery, and creamy. This is what makes Mac & Cheese so great when you are eating something spicy. Mac & Cheese is not something that you eat on the side. It actually makes the meal better. You can have Mac & Cheese with tenders, sliders or you can have it with bites. It is good with anything. It is good no matter how spicy your food is. Mac & Cheese always deserves to be on your tray.

Crinkle-Cut Fries

Crispy outside, soft in the middle, and seasoned properly — Dave's Fries are the kind of side that disappears before anything else on the tray. They come out fresh with every order and work alongside anything on the menu. Order them as part of a combo or grab them on their own when you just want something simple done right.

Hot Box – Sliders

Big group, no plan, everyone hungry — the Feed A Crowd box sorts it out. A solid stack of Dave's signature sliders, crispy chicken, fresh toppings, and the kind of bold flavor that gets people talking. Family dinner, party, random gathering — it works for all of it and nobody leaves without eating well.

Lucky Charms Top Loaded Shake

Order the Lucky Charms Top Loaded Shake when the spice has done its damage and you need something cold and sweet. Thick and creamy in vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry, with crunchy Lucky Charms cereal on top that adds a little sweetness and a lot of texture. Best way to finish a meal at menu.

Burstin’ Mango Slusher

The Burstin' Mango Slusher is cold, fruity, and genuinely refreshing — exactly what you want sitting next to a plate of spicy chicken. Sweet mango flavor, cold and icy, and it actually cuts through the heat when you need it to. If a shake feels too heavy, this is the better call.

Operating Hours

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	10:00 am	1:00 am
Saturday	10:00 am	1:00 am
Sunday	10:00 am	1:00 am

Holiday Hours

Holiday	Operating Status	Typical Hours
New Year's Day	Open	10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Easter Sunday	Open	11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Memorial Day	Open	10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Labor Day	Open	10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Independence Day	Open	10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Christmas Eve	Open	10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day	Limited Hours	Varies by Location
Christmas Day	Closed	—
New Year's Eve	Open	10:30 AM – 12:00 AM

The Heat Ladder: Seven Levels, All Real

Customizing your heat is the whole point. We built seven spice levels and every single one uses premium ingredients — not just more hot sauce poured on top.

1. No Spice

Pure chicken flavor. The breading is still deeply savory and the quality of the meat comes through clearly without any heat distracting you.

2. Lite Mild

A faint warmth and a touch of sweetness. The heat barely registers but the extra spices add real depth to the bread.

3. Mild

The cayenne is there but it never takes over. Smoke and garlic do most of the talking here, and whatever heat you do feel clears up pretty quickly.

4. Medium

This is where most new guests land and most of them stay. The heat builds as you eat, sits comfortably on your lips and throat, and still lets all the other flavors come through. Classic Nashville experience without going overboard.

5. Hot

Now you're in real spice territory. Strong burn, lingering heat between bites, and you might break a little sweat. The flavor is still excellent here — we actually recommend pairing it with mac and cheese to balance it out.

6. Extra Hot

This one is serious. Fast heat, heavy throat burn, and an endorphin rush that makes it addictive if you're built for it. Only order this if you know what you're getting into.

7. The Reaper

Dave's Hot Chicken Menu use genuine Carolina Reaper pepper powder here. The heat builds with every bite and doesn't let up. It's intense enough that they require guests to sign a waiver before ordering. If you want bragging rights, this is how you earn them.

Frequent Fryer Rewards Program

The Frequent Fryer Rewards Program is how the restaurant gives back to the people who keep coming back. Every eligible order earns you points, those points turn into free food, and the whole thing is free to join through the app. You can start earning from your very first order.

How It Works

Earn Points — 10 points for every $1 spent on qualifying in-store and online orders.
Redeem Your Points:
300 Points — Free side or drink. Fries, Kale Slaw, or Mac & Cheese.
600 Points — Free Shake, Cheese Fries, Slider, or Tender.
1,200 Points — Free combo meal.
Welcome Bonus — New members get a free drink with their first eligible purchase.
Automatic Tracking — Scan your QR code or drop your phone number at the register and the points show up on their own.
Forgot to Scan? — Not the end of the world. Pull up the app, upload your receipt, and the points will come through.

What Else You Get

This app is really cool because it does a lot more than track points. With the app you get discounts that nobody else knows about and you find out about new deals before anyone else. You can even order your food ahead of time save the things you like to eat so they are easy to order and you can actually see where your food is while it is being delivered to you. The app lets you get to Dave's Hot Chicken Menu items before they are available to everyone else.

Worth Knowing

Points only stack on orders placed directly through the official app or website. If you order through Uber Eats, DoorDash, or any other third-party service, those purchases typically do not qualify. One reward per transaction, and some rewards may come with expiration dates depending on the promotion.

On this website, we will provide you with complete information about Dave's Hot Chicken Gift Card.

Allergen & Nutrition Information

Allergen information is available but it does not tell the whole story. Details shift between locations and everything comes out of a shared kitchen, which means cross-contact happens. No item here can be fully guaranteed allergen-free.

Allergen Information

1. Shared Kitchen — Fryers, grills, and prep equipment are all shared across menu items. If an allergen is in the kitchen, there is a real chance it ends up in your food.

2. Cross-Contact Risk — Severe food allergies and shared kitchens are a difficult combination. Accidental cross-contact cannot be ruled out no matter how careful the staff are.

3. Limited Customization — Certain ingredients, sauces, and seasonings are built into the dish and cannot be taken out. That means a fully allergen-free preparation is not on the table.

4. Common Allergens — Wheat, gluten, milk, eggs, soy, and tree nuts are all present in or around the menu items.
Gluten Notice — There are no certified gluten-free options at the menu.

5. Tree Nuts — Almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, pecans, macadamia nuts, and other tree nuts may all be present.

Important — Talk to the staff before you order if allergies are a serious concern. Shared equipment means the risk is there even when an allergen is not listed as an ingredient.

Nutrition Information

A complete official nutrition breakdown for every menu item has not been released by the brand. Online nutrition figures for Dave's Hot Chicken Menu are ballpark numbers, not guarantees. Portion sizes vary, locations do things slightly differently, and what you find on a random website may not match what ends up on your tray. Check the official website, the app, or just ask at the restaurant if you need something accurate.

How to Get the Most Accurate Information

Tip: Serious food allergy or dietary restriction? Talk to someone at the restaurant before you order anything. Shared equipment means allergens can show up in food even when they are not supposed to be there.

Dave’s Hot Chicken Operating Hours

Important: Hours can change during holidays and some locations stay open later on weekends than others. Before you make the trip, especially around a holiday or a special occasion, take a minute to check the hours for your nearest restaurant so you do not show up to a closed door.

How to Order & Hot Chicken Meal

Whether you are picking up or getting it delivered, ordering from the restaurant does not require much effort. The official website, the app, and most major delivery platforms all work. Here is how each one works.

How to Order for Pickup

How to Order for Delivery

Customize Your Meal

This is where the restaurant stands out from most places.
1. Choose Your Heat Level — Seven options. No Spice, Lite Mild, Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot, and the Reaper. Pick what suits you.
2. Pick Your Sides — Fries, Cheese Fries, Mac & Cheese, or Kale Slaw depending on what is available at your location.
3. Build Your Combo — A lot of combo meals let you mix sliders and tenders and choose a different spice level for each one.
4. Add Extras — Depending on the location, you can request extra Dave's Sauce, more pickles, or other available toppings.

Note: Delivery Fees, menu items, and customization options are not guaranteed to be identical everywhere. Check what is available at your specific location and platform before you hit confirm.

Disclaimer

This is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with or officially associated with Dave’s Hot Chicken. Menu information, prices, nutrition, and availability may vary by location. Please verify details with official sources.

Contact Information

Need help with an order, want to ask about franchising, or looking for details on a specific location? Here is how to reach Dave's directly.

Corporate Office — Dave's Hot Chicken, 600 Playhouse Aly, Unit 504, Pasadena, CA 91101, United States
Phone — (626) 628-0850
Customer Support Email — info@daveshotchicken.com
Official Website — https://daveshotchicken.com/
Franchise Inquiries — Head to the official franchising page and fill out the online inquiry form.
Find a Location — Use the store locator on the official website to find your nearest Dave's Hot Chicken, along with the address, phone number, hours, and directions.

Contact details and hours can change, so it is worth checking the official website before you reach out to make sure everything is still current.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Dave's Hot Chicken famous for?

The Nashville-style hot chicken is what built the reputation — crispy tenders, loaded sliders, and seven spice levels that give everyone from heat beginners to serious spice chasers exactly what they are looking for. The fries, mac and cheese, and shakes have their own following too.

2. What spice levels does Dave's Hot Chicken Menu offer?

Seven options. No Spice, Lite Mild, Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot, and the Reaper. Whether you cannot handle any heat or you have been chasing serious spice your whole life, there is a level that works for you.

3. What is the Reaper spice level?

The top of the ladder. Extremely hot peppers, heat that builds with every bite, and a waiver you sign before the restaurant will even hand it to you. It is not there for show — the Reaper earns its name.

4. Is Dave's Hot Chicken Menu halal?

Most locations use halal-certified chicken but it is not universal across every region. Check with your nearest restaurant before you order if this matters to you.

5. What comes with a combo?

Sliders or tenders, crispy fries, sliced bread, pickles, and Dave's signature sauce. Some combos throw in a drink as well depending on which one you go with.

6. Does Dave's Hot Chicken Menu have vegetarian options?

Yes. Cauliflower Sliders and Cauliflower Bites are on the menu at many locations. Availability is not the same everywhere so it is worth a quick check before you go.

7. Can I customize my order?

Yes. Spice level, sides, extra sauce, combo mix and match — there is enough flexibility to put together exactly what you want.

8. Does Dave's offer catering?

Yes. Office lunches, parties, family gatherings, big group events — catering packages are available depending on the location. Get in touch with your nearest restaurant to find out what they can do.

9. Does they have a rewards program?

Yes, The Frequent Fryer Rewards Program earns you points on eligible purchases and lets you trade them in for free food, drinks, combo meals, and deals that are only available through the app.

10. Does Dave's offer delivery?

Yes. The official Dave's Hot Chicken Menu website and app handle it directly, or you can use Uber Eats, DoorDash, or Postmates depending on what is available where you are.