Dave's Hot Chicken Canton Menu, Prices & Spice Level (2026)
Last Updated: Sep 2026
Dave's Hot Chicken Canton Menu sits at 5440 Whipple Ave NW, open till 11 on weeknights and midnight Friday and Saturday. It landed in October 2024, the first one in Stark County. Full menu below, plus prices and what to order if you've never been.
Explore the Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu to see current prices, popular meals, calories, and all available menu options.
Location, Hours & Contact
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 5440 Whipple Ave NW, Canton, OH 44720 |
| Phone | (234) 262-9344 |
| Mon–Thu | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri–Sat | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Opened | October 2024 |
| Rating | 4.4 stars, 836+ reviews |
| Payment | Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| Delivery | DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub |
You're in the Belden Village stretch, so parking isn't a thing you have to think about. Easy from North Canton, Jackson Township, or straight off I-77.
Quick Answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cheapest full meal | Dave's #4, slider and fries, $11.99+ |
| Best first order | The #1 at Medium |
| Hottest level | Reaper — waiver, 18+ |
| Closing time | 11 PM weekdays, midnight Fri–Sat |
| Drive-thru | Nope |
| Halal | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Cauliflower menu |
| Gluten-free | No, shared oil |
Dave's Hot Chicken Canton Menu with Prices
Combos
| Combo | Contents | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dave's #1 | 2 tenders + fries | $16.09+ |
| Dave's #2 | 2 sliders + fries | $18.49+ |
| Dave's #3 | 1 tender + 1 slider + fries | $17.29+ |
| Dave's #4 | 1 slider + fries | $11.99+ |
Tenders come with white bread, pickles, and a cup of Dave's sauce. Sliders show up already built — potato bun, kale slaw, pickles, sauce on top.
Single Items
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tender | $5.99+ |
| Slider | $8.39+ |
| Dave's Bites (10 pc) | $9.59+ |
| Bites with fries | $11.99+ |
| Mini Sliders (4) | $9.59+ |
| Mac Loaded Slider | $11.89+ |
| Hot Honey Slider | $9.59+ |
Bites are the quiet value pick. Ten pieces under ten bucks.
Hot Mozz
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 piece | $4.19 |
| 3 pieces | $9.59 |
| 5 pieces | $15.49 |
| 3 pc Meal | $11.99+ |
| Hot Mozz Slider | $9.59+ |
| Hot Honey Hot Mozz | $9.59+ |
Loaded Fries & Mac
| Item | What's On It |
|---|---|
| Top-Loaded Fries | Cheese sauce, pickles, slaw, Bites, Dave's sauce |
| Top-Loaded Buffalo Mac | Mac, fries, ranch, buffalo, Bites |
| Build Your Own Big Trio | Three items + three sauces, $21.49+ |
Loaded fries are for the table. Don't order one each and then wonder why nobody finished.
Sides, Sauces & Drinks
| Category | Options | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sauces | Dave's, Ranch, Reaper Ranch, Spicy BBQ, Spicy Buffalo, Mike's Hot Honey | $1.79 |
| Sides | Kale slaw, mac & cheese, pickles, cheese sauce, fries | $3.99+ |
| Slushers | Strawberry Lemonade, Orange LavaBurst, Fruit Punch, Mountain Berry Blast | $4.79 |
| Shakes | Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry | $6.49+ |
| Top-Loaded Shakes | Oreo, M&M, Fruity Pebbles, Dirt & Worms | $8.69–$12.19 |
| Fountain | 20 oz | $3.89 |
Quick note on all those numbers. They come off the delivery apps, which pad prices 15 to 20 percent. Counter pricing is lower.
The Seven Spice Levels
| Level | What It Means |
|---|---|
| No Spice | Plain crispy chicken |
| Lite Mild | Barely registers |
| Mild | Kids are fine |
| Medium | Most ordered, right first pick |
| Hot | Properly spicy |
| Extra Hot | Know what you're doing |
| Reaper | Carolina Reaper, waiver, 18+ |
Picking Your Level
The heat's a dry cayenne-oil rub brushed on straight out of the fryer, not a sauce. It builds while you eat instead of hitting right away, which is why every tier feels a step above what it's called.Medium's the move for a first visit. But if Nashville-style is already in your rotation, go to Hot — plenty of spice people call Medium flat and wish they'd skipped it.
The Reaper Waiver
Real form, signed at the counter, adults only. People around here who've done it describe about 15 to 20 minutes of regret.
Calories & Nutrition
| Item | Approximate Calories |
|---|---|
| Plain tender | 240 |
| Spiced tender | ~300 |
| Slider | 620–680 |
| Fries (regular) | ~500 |
| Top-Loaded Fries | ~900 |
| Regular shake | 700–900 |
Worth knowing the spice level nudges the calorie count, since the heat comes from an oil-based rub rather than a dry powder.
Vegetarian Options
Dave's NOT Chicken runs hand-cut cauliflower through tenders, sliders, bites, mini sliders, and loaded fries. All seven heat levels apply. Saying this plainly because most menu pages bury it: the cauliflower is fried in the same oil as the chicken. Not gluten-free, and strict vegetarians should skip it.
Lexington Menu also have a vegetarian options.
Group Orders & Catering
| Hot Box | Contents | Feeds |
|---|---|---|
| Tender Hot Box | 10 tenders, two heat levels | 4–5 |
| Slider Hot Box | 10 sliders, two heat levels | 5 |
| Bites Hot Box | 40 pieces | 4–5 |
| Hot Mozz Hot Box | 20 planks | 5–6 |
| Mini Slider Hot Box | 20 minis | 5 |
| Hot Box Roulette | 4 mild, 5 medium, 1 unmarked Reaper | 4–5 |
Roulette is ten unlabeled pieces with one Reaper in there somewhere. Somebody's finding out.
How to Order
Step 1: Counter, Dave's app, website pickup, or delivery.
Step 2: Pick a combo or go single items.
Step 3: Lock in your heat level.
Step 4: Add sauces and something to drink.
Step 5: Order ahead at dinner. Whipple gets backed up.
Money-Saving Tips
- App pricing beats delivery apps even after gas.
- Rewards signup gets you a free tender.
- Bites cost less per bite than tenders do.
- Loaded fries feed two, minimum.
- Extra Dave's sauce at $1.79 stretches further than a second side.
Order Online: daveshotchicken.com
Planning a visit? Explore the Jeffersonville Menu and Savannah Menu for current menu items, prices, combos, and spice options.
FAQs
Does Dave's Hot Chicken Canton take reservations?
No, it's counter service and seating is first come, first served.
When is the Canton location busiest?
Weekday lunch and the 6 to 8 PM window, plus later on weekends.
How long does a typical wait take?
Usually under 15 minutes off-peak, longer during dinner rush.
Can I reheat Dave's Hot Chicken leftovers?
Air fryer at 350°F for 4 to 5 minutes brings the crust back better than a microwave.
How long do leftovers keep?
Three to four days refrigerated in a sealed container.
Is Dave's Hot Chicken Canton hiring?
Positions are posted through the Dave's careers site and Indeed, typically starting around $15 an hour.
Who founded Dave's Hot Chicken?
Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and brothers Tommy and Gary Rubenyan, in a Hollywood parking lot in 2017.
Does Dave's Hot Chicken do fundraisers?
Yes, they run a fundraiser program for schools and local organizations.
Can I order ahead for a large group?
Yes, Hot Boxes can be ordered through the app or by calling the store directly.
