Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu

Dave’s Hot Chicken is a new sensation in the universe of fast casual foods, with a bold and flavorful menu that won over a loyal following overnight. With its juicy, mouthwatering chicken, a staple in Nashville, Dave’s is a go-to for chicken and spiciness fanatics alike. On its menu, one can indulge in its fried, juicy chicken in a variety of spiciness, beginning with mild and working its way through to its pungent “Reaper” level, so everyone can partake, whether a new fan of hot chicken or a seasoned expert in spiciness.

Beyond their renowned hot chicken, Dave’s Hot Chicken menu holds a variety of flavorful sides that perfectly complement the feisty chicken. With crunchy fries, rich mac and cheese, and a variety of additional options, each of Dave’s sides is crafted with care to make meal enjoyment. Dave’s use of high quality ingredients and bold flavors make for a stop that any individual will crave for a flavorful, feisty meal in a casual environment. No matter if you’re ordering a hot chicken sandwich or a plate of tenders, Dave’s Hot Chicken will serve a feisty, flavorful meal.

Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu

Meals

1 Slider With Fries

1 SLIDER WITH FRIES

Cal: 770
1 Tender & 1 Slider With Fries

1 TENDER & 1 SLIDER WITH FRIES

Cal: 1670
2 Sliders With Fries

2 SLIDERS WITH FRIES

Cal: 1540
2 Tenders With Fries

2 TENDERS WITH FRIES

Cal: 1540
Single Slider

SINGLE SLIDER

Cal: 620
Single Tender

SINGLE TENDER

Cal: 490

Sides

Cheese Fries

CHEESE FRIES

Cal: 460
Fries

FRIES

Cal: 440
Kale Slaw

KALE SLAW

Cal: 270
Large Dave's Sauce

LARGE DAVE’S SAUCE

Cal: 1530
Mac & Cheese

MAC & CHEESE

Cal: 290
Single Slider

SINGLE SLIDER

Cal: 620
Single Tender

SINGLE TENDER

Cal: 490
Side Of Cheese Sauce

SIDE OF CHEESE SAUCE

Cal: 180
Side Of Dave's Sauce

SIDE OF DAVE’S SAUCE

Cal: 180

Dave’s Not Chicken (Cauli)

2 Cauli Sliders with Fries

2 CAULI SLIDERS WITH FRIES

Cal: 1800
Single Cauli Tender

SINGLE CAULI TENDER

Cal: 490
Sigle Cauli Slider

SIGLE CAULI SLIDER

Cal: 680
1 Cauli Slider with Fries

1 CAULI SLIDER WITH FRIES

Cal: 1160
10 Pieces Cauliflower Tender Bites With Fries

10 PIECES CAULIFLOWER TENDER BITES WITH FRIES

Cal: 1790
10 Pieces Cauliflower Tender Bites

10 PIECES CAULIFLOWER TENDER BITES

Cal: 1350
1 Cauli Tender & 1 Cauli Slider with Fries

1 CAULI TENDER & 1 CAULI SLIDER WITH FRIES

Cal: 1610
2 Cauli Tenders with Fries

2 CAULI TENDERS
WITH FRIES

Cal: 1790

Feed A Crowd

Box Of Fries

BOX OF FRIES

Cal: 440
Cauli Bites Hot Box

CAULI BITES HOT BOX

Cal: 290/Bite
Cauli Slider Hot Box

CAULI SLIDER HOT BOX

Cal: 680/Slider
Hot Box Roulette-Sliders

HOT BOX ROULETTE-SLIDERS

Cal: 620/Slider
Hot Box Roulette-Tenders

HOT BOX ROULETTE-TENDERS

Cal: 550/Tender
Hot Box-Sliders

HOT BOX-SLIDERS

Cal: 620/Slider
Hot Box-Tenders

HOT BOX-TENDERS

Cal: 550/Tender

Dave’s Bites and Top Loaded Fries

Small Top Loaded Fries

SMALL TOP LOADED FRIES

Cal: 1200
Regular Top Loaded Fries

REGULAR TOP LOADED FRIES

Cal: 1500
Large Top Loaded Fries

LARGE TOP LOADED FRIES

Cal: 1800
10 Pieces Dave's Bites With Fries

10 PIECES DAVE’S BITES WITH FRIES

Cal: 990
10 Pieces Dave's Bites

10 PIECES DAVE’S BITES

Cal: 550

Slushers

Frozen Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade

FROZEN MINUTE MAID STRAWBERRY LEMONADE

Cal: 140
Frozen Powerade Mountain Berry Blast

FROZEN POWERADE MOUNTAIN
BERRY BLAST

Cal: 160
Strawberries and Creme Slusher

STRAWBERRIES AND
CREME SLUSHER

Cal: 180
Orange Creme Slusher

ORANGE CREME SLUSHER

Cal: 180
Rocket Creme Slusher

ROCKET CREME SLUSHER

Cal: 180
Frozen Hi-C Flashin' Fruit Punch

FROZEN HI-C FLASHIN FRUIT PUNCH

Cal: 150
Frozen Hi-C Orange LavaBurst

FROZEN HI-C ORANGE LAVABURST

Cal: 160

Shakes

Small Chocolate Shake

SMALL CHOCOLATE SHAKE

Cal: 490
Regular Chocolate Shake

REGULAR CHOCOLATE SHAKE

Cal: 610
Large Chocolate Shake

LARGE CHOCOLATE SHAKE

Cal: 760
Small Strawberry Shake

SMALL STRAWBERRY SHAKE

Cal: 490
Regular Strawberry Shake

REGULAR STRAWBERRY SHAKE

Cal: 610
Large Strawberry Shake

LARGE STRAWBERRY SHAKE

Cal: 760
Small Vanilla Shake

SMALL VANILLA SHAKE

Cal: 470
Regular Vanilla Shake

REGULAR VANILLA SHAKE

Cal: 590
LARGE VANILLA SHAKE

LARGE VANILLA SHAKE

Cal: 740

Top Loaded Shakes

Oreo Top Loaded Shake

OREO TOP LOADED SHAKE

Cal: 740
Large Oreo Top Loaded Shake

LARGE OREO TOP LOADED SHAKE

Cal: 950
M&M Top Loaded Shake

M&M TOP LOADED SHAKE

Cal: 740
Large M&M Top Loaded Shake

LARGE M&M TOP LOADED SHAKE

Cal: 950
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Top Loaded Shake

CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH TOP LOADED SHAKE

Cal: 740
Large Cinnamon Toast Crunch Top Loaded Shake

LARGE CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH TOP LOADED SHAKE

Cal: 950

Drinks

Small Soft Drink

SMALL SOFT DRINK

Cal: 150
Regular Soft Drink

REGULAR SOFT DRINK

Cal: 220
Large Soft Drink

LARGE SOFT DRINK

Cal: 320
20 OZ Coke

20 OZ COKE

Cal: 210
20 OZ Diet Coke

20 OZ DIET COKE

Cal: 0
20 OZ Zero Coke

20 OZ ZERO COKE

Cal: 0
Bottled Water

BOTTLED WATER

Cal: 0
20 OZ Sprite

20 OZ SPRITE

Cal: 220
20 OZ Dr Pepper

20 OZ DR PEPPER

Cal: 230

Dave’s Hot Chicken Operating Hours

Day

Hours

Monday

10:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday

10:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday

10:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday

10:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday

10:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday

10:30 AM – 12:00 AM

Sunday

10:30 AM – 11:00 PM

FAQs-Frequently Asked Questions

The closing times for Dave’s hot chicken will vary according to location. Most will close at 10:00 PM, but a few will have an early closing and a few will have a late closing, specifically during weekends. It is best to confirm with a specific store.

Yes, some Dave’s Hot Chicken locations have a drive-thru, but not at all locations. With a portion of them being built with walk-in service and/or delivery and takeout capabilities only. To confirm whether a Dave’s Hot Chicken in your region possesses a drive-thru, it is best to search for location information by simply contact them.

Yes, Dave’s Hot Chicken is renowned for its spiciness! Their menu offers a variety of heat levels, allowing you to choose what suits your spice tolerance. From “No Spice” for those who prefer a milder taste to the fiery “Reaper” for those who crave extreme heat, there’s an option for everyone. Each spice level is carefully crafted to deliver bold flavours, with the heat enhancing the crispy, juicy chicken. Whether you’re a fan of mild spice or love pushing your limits, Dave’s Hot Chicken is a must try for anyone who enjoys a kick of heat!

The opening hours for Dave’s Hot Chicken vary by location, but most stores open around 11:00 AM. However, times can differ from one store to another.

Yes, Dave’s Hot Chicken is renowned for its juicy and crunchy chicken, especially among spice lovers. Known for its Nashville-style hot chicken, Dave’s serves up crispy on the outside, tender on the inside chicken with a range of spice levels, from mild to the fiery Reaper. The chicken is often praised for its juiciness and bold seasoning, while sides like fries, mac and cheese, and slaw make for the perfect meal pairing.

Fans appreciate both the strong flavours and the ability to choose their preferred spice level. Whether you’re a first time visitor or a loyal fan, Dave’s consistent quality and heat packed offerings make it a go-to spot. If you love spicy food, Dave’s Hot Chicken is definitely worth a try!

Dave’s Hot Chicken comes in a variety of spiciness, and you can have your meal prepared to your desired level of spiciness. There is a spiciness level for everyone:

  • No Spice: For a dish with no burning sensation.
  • Mild: A mild level of heat, ideal for beginners to spiciness.
  • Medium: Has a perceptible kick but isn’t overpowering.
  • Hot: A bold, pungent option that definitely brings the heat.
  • Extra Hot: A fiery choice for those who can handle intense spice.
  • Reaper: The spiciest option, featuring Carolina Reaper peppers—one of the hottest peppers in the world. Not for the faint-hearted, but perfect for true spice lovers!

Dave’s Hot Chicken was founded in 2017 by Dave Kopushyan, along with his friends Gary, Tommy, and Arman Oganesyan, who all shared a love for hot, flavourful chicken. The brand started as a small pop-up in Los Angeles quickly gained popularity and took off.

Today, the brand continues to grow under the leadership of its co-founders, along with additional investors including singer Drake, who joined in 2021 to help fuel its expansion. With strong support from both its original founders and well known investors, Dave’s Hot Chicken has successfully expanded to multiple locations.

Drake doesn’t fully own Dave’s Hot Chicken, but he is one of its investors. In 2021, the globally recognized rapper joined the brand’s investment group and became a key partner. His involvement has brought even more attention to the brand, thanks to his massive fan base and celebrity influence. While Drake plays a significant role, the company was originally founded by Dave Kopushyan and his team, who remain its primary owners.