10 Pieces Cauliflower Tender Bites | Price, Calories & Full Details

The 10 Pieces Cauliflower Tender Bites is the no-fries version of the cauli bites format at Dave’s Hot Chicken. At $7.99 and 400 calories, it gives you ten bite-sized hand-battered cauliflower pieces with no sides attached, making it the most affordable standalone cauliflower item in the Dave’s Not Chicken lineup after the Single Cauli Tender. The price sits $2.50 below the 10 Pieces Cauliflower Tender Bites with Fries at $10.49, which makes this the right choice when you want the bites but prefer to pick your own sides separately or skip them entirely.

The ten piece bite format has a specific advantage over the single tender or slider format that is easy to overlook. Because each piece is small, the spice coating covers a higher surface-area-to-volume ratio than a full tender or slider patty. In plain terms, each bite delivers a more intense and more immediate hit of spice than a larger piece at the same heat level would.

This makes the bites format one of the most efficient ways to experience Dave’s spice scale and also one of the most challenging at higher levels. For a solo snack, a shareable side for two, or a protein-light meatless addition to a larger order, the 10 Pieces Cauliflower Tender Bites fits naturally. To see everything in the cauliflower lineup, explore all cauli options.

10 Pieces Cauliflower Tender Bites Price

The 10 Pieces Cauliflower Tender Bites is priced at $7.99 at most Dave’s Hot Chicken locations. That is the same price as the Single Cauli Tender and $1.00 less than the Single Cauli Slider at $8.99. Getting ten pieces for the same price as one full cauli tender makes this one of the better per-piece values in the Dave’s Not Chicken menu. Prices may vary slightly by location. You can check your nearest restaurant on the Dave’s Hot Chicken locations page.

10 Pieces Cauliflower Tender Bites Calories & Nutrition

At 400 calories, the 10 Pieces Cauliflower Tender Bites is one of the lowest-calorie meatless options at Dave’s Hot Chicken. The fiber at 4g is meaningful for a snack-sized portion, and the cholesterol at just 10mg is dramatically lower than any chicken item at a comparable calorie level. Protein at 7g is modest, reflecting the plant based format. For the complete macro breakdown of all cauli items and meals, visit the calories and macros breakdown page.

Calorie Comparison by Spice Level

Because the ten pieces have a high total surface area relative to their volume, the spice coating adds a slightly more noticeable calorie increment per level compared to a single larger piece. Eating all ten at Reaper adds roughly 26 more calories than eating them at No Spice.

Allergen Information

The 10 Pieces Cauliflower Tender Bites contains wheat and gluten in the batter coating. Eggs are present in the batter. Soy is in the frying oil. There is no bun in this item, which means dairy is not a direct ingredient in the bites themselves.

This item is not egg-free or suitable for anyone with a wheat allergy, despite being meatless. Dave’s Hot Chicken uses shared fryers and shared kitchen surfaces across all menu items, meaning cross-contamination with dairy, sesame, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, and all other major allergens is a real risk. For a complete allergen breakdown before ordering, visit the allergen and dietary guide page.

Ingredient List

Cauliflower Tender Bites (x10):

• Cauliflower florets (bite-sized pieces)
• Seasoned batter (enriched wheat flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, egg)
• Soybean or canola frying oil

Spice Coating (applied above No Spice):

• Cayenne pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper
• Ghost pepper extract (Extra Hot)
• Carolina Reaper pepper extract (Reaper)

There is no bun, sauce, pickles, or fries included in this item. The batter contains egg, making this unsuitable for anyone with an egg allergy despite being meatless. If you want sauce for dipping, the Side of Dave’s Sauce at $0.25 or the Large Dave’s Sauce at $2.99 are both natural pairings. Ingredient lists may vary slightly by location and supplier.

Spice Levels Available

All ten cauliflower bites are prepared at the same spice level per order. There is no bun or sauce to moderate the heat, which means the spice hits directly and immediately on each bite. Eating multiple pieces in a row creates a heat build that is different from eating a single larger piece at the same level.

• No Spice — Ten crispy cauliflower bites with zero chili heat. The batter texture and natural cauliflower flavor are the main experience.
• Lite Mild — A trace of warmth on each piece that builds very gently across all ten bites. Comfortable for anyone new to the cauli format.
• Mild — Light heat that becomes slightly more noticeable as you work through the pieces. Still easy to manage across the full ten.
• Medium — Steady heat on each bite that accumulates meaningfully by the time you reach pieces six through ten. The best starting spice level for anyone who eats spicy food regularly.
• Hot — A full dose of Dave’s cayenne blend on ten small pieces with no bun to slow it down. The cumulative effect of ten pieces at Hot is noticeably more intense than a single slider at Hot.
• Extra Hot — Ten pieces at Extra Hot is a serious heat experience. The spice builds quickly without any buffer between bites.
• Reaper — Carolina Reaper seasoning across ten small bites with no bun means the total spice consumed at Reaper level is among the highest of any single order on the Dave’s menu. Not recommended for anyone who has not already been comfortable at Extra Hot.

What Makes 10 Pieces Cauliflower Tender Bites Worth Ordering

At $7.99 for ten pieces, the 10 Pieces Cauliflower Tender Bites offers the best per-piece value of any item in the Dave’s Not Chicken lineup. You get ten individual cauliflower bites at the same price as one Single Cauli Tender, which makes this the obvious choice if you are deciding between the two standalone cauli options. The 400-calorie total is also low enough that this works as a snack addition to a larger order without pushing the meal total to an uncomfortable level.

The bites format is the most shareable cauli item at this price point. Five pieces each alongside a chosen side makes a light meal for two people. Pairing with Dave’s Fries builds a close equivalent to the 10 Pieces Cauliflower Tender Bites with Fries combo for a combined price of $11.98, which is $1.49 more than ordering the combo directly, so the combo is the better value if fries are your intended side. If you want a full cauli meal with everything included, the 1 Cauli Slider with Fries at $12.49 is the most complete entry level cauli combo on the menu.

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