Single Cauli Slider | Price, Calories & Full Details

The Single Cauli Slider is the complete standalone experience of Dave’s Not Chicken in a single item. At $8.99 and 450 calories, it is a hand-battered cauliflower floret patty served on a brioche-style bun with pickles and Dave’s signature sauce. It sits $1.00 above the Single Cauli Tender and $2.00 above the chicken Single Slider at $6.99. The price premium over chicken reflects the additional preparation involved in the cauliflower format, not a larger portion.

What makes the Single Cauli Slider worth understanding on its own terms is that it is the most complete meatless item on the Dave’s menu. The bun, pickles, and Dave’s sauce are exactly the same as what you get on a chicken slider, which means the eating experience is directly comparable except for the protein at the center.

The cauliflower patty is denser and firmer than a chicken thigh patty, and at higher spice levels the coating and sauce become the dominant flavors in a way that makes the protein type less noticeable. For plant-based eaters or anyone curious about whether Dave’s heat experience translates to a meatless format, this is the most efficient way to find out. To see the full cauliflower lineup, explore all cauli options.

Single Cauli Slider Price

The Single Cauli Slider is priced at $8.99 at most Dave’s Hot Chicken locations. That is $2.00 more than the chicken Single Slider at $6.99 and $1.00 more than the Single Cauli Tender at $7.99. Prices may vary slightly by location. To find your nearest Dave’s Hot Chicken, check the Dave’s locations and hours page.

Single Cauli Slider Calories & Nutrition

At 450 calories, the Single Cauli Slider is lower in calories than the chicken Single Slider at 620 calories. The cholesterol at 10mg is dramatically lower than the chicken version at 70mg. Fiber at 4g is notably higher than the chicken slider at 0g. Protein at 8g is lower than the chicken version at 31g, which is the main nutritional tradeoff when choosing the cauli format. For the complete macro breakdown, check the see complete nutrition info page.

Calorie Comparison by Spice Level

The bun absorbs some spice oil at higher heat levels, contributing to the gradual calorie increase as you move up the heat scale.

Allergen Information

The Single Cauli Slider contains wheat and gluten in the brioche bun and the cauliflower batter. Eggs are present in the batter and in the bun itself. Dairy from butter is in the brioche bun. Soy is in the frying oil and in the mayonnaise base of Dave’s signature sauce. Sesame may be present depending on the bun supplier at your location.

This item is not vegan or egg-free. Dave’s Hot Chicken uses shared fryers and shared kitchen surfaces for all menu items, meaning cross-contamination with tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, and all other major allergens is a genuine risk. To see a full allergen guide, visit the gluten and allergen guide page.

Ingredient List

Cauli Slider Patty:

• Cauliflower floret
• Seasoned batter (enriched wheat flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, egg)
• Soybean or canola frying oil

Bun:

• Brioche-style bun (enriched wheat flour, butter, whole eggs, sugar, yeast, salt, milk)

Toppings:

• Dill pickle slices (cucumbers, water, distilled vinegar, salt, dill, garlic, calcium chloride)
• Dave’s signature sauce (mayonnaise base: soybean oil, egg yolk, distilled vinegar, salt; proprietary spice blend)

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)

The bun contains both eggs and dairy, making this item unsuitable for vegans, egg-sensitive, or dairy-sensitive customers. Ingredient lists may vary slightly by location and supplier.

Spice Levels Available

The Single Cauli Slider is available at all seven of Dave’s heat levels. The bun and pickles provide a moderate buffer against the spice coating, which means the same heat level feels slightly less intense than on a standalone cauli tender, exactly the same relationship that exists between chicken sliders and chicken tenders.

• No Spice — The natural flavor of the cauliflower comes through with the bun and pickles providing a clean background. Zero chili heat.
• Lite Mild — Barely-there warmth. A comfortable starting point for anyone trying the cauli slider for the first time.
• Mild — Light heat that blends into the overall flavor. The pickles add a nice acidic contrast alongside the mild spice.
• Medium — Steady, building heat that becomes noticeable midway through. The bun provides some moderation compared to what you would feel on a cauli tender at the same level.
• Hot — The cayenne-forward seasoning becomes the dominant note. The cauliflower patty holds the spice well at this level.
• Extra Hot — Significant heat that the bun helps pace but does not fully offset. The effect lingers past the last bite.
• Reaper — Carolina Reaper seasoning on a cauli slider. The bun absorbs some spice oil, making it slightly more manageable than the same level on a standalone tender, but it is still a genuinely intense experience.

What Makes Single Cauli Slider Worth Ordering

At $8.99, the Single Cauli Slider is the most complete single-item experience on the Dave’s Not Chicken menu. You get the cauliflower patty, the brioche bun, the pickles, and Dave’s sauce in the same build that makes the chicken slider work, which means you get a direct comparison to the chicken version without needing to order both. The fiber content at 4g and the low cholesterol at 10mg are genuine nutritional advantages over the chicken format for customers who pay attention to those numbers.

For building a full meal, pairing this with Dave’s Cheese Fries gives you a dairy-based heat buffer alongside a meatless main. Pairing with Dave’s Mac and Cheese adds protein (14g) and another dairy buffer for a more balanced total. If you want to step up to a full cauliflower combo, the 1 Cauli Slider with Fries at $12.49 is the next natural step up from this item. For the chicken equivalent side-by-side comparison, the Single Slider at $6.99 is $2.00 less for a higher protein option.

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