Dave’s Vegan Menu

Dave’s Hot Chicken is mainly Popular for its Nashville-style hot chicken. However, it also offers several vegetarian options.   We provide a complete vegan menu with detailed options. However, cross-contamination is possible because of shared fryers.

Does Dave’s have a vegan menu?

Dave’s is a completely non-vegan restaurant chain. However, it does offer multiple vegetarian options for vegetarian guests. Many people ask about Dave’s vegetable options. Dave offers a wide range of vegetable options, including cauliflower-based items. Customers can order a complete vegetable-based meal with many side options.

NOT CHICKEN (CAULIFLOWER) OPTIONS

Delicious cauliflower-based vegetarian options.

1 Cauli Slider with Fries

1 Cauli Slider with Fries

Vegetable-based slider served with crinkle-cut fries for vegetarians.

$12.49 / 850 Cal
1 Cauli Tender & 1 Slider W/ Fries

1 Cauli Tender & 1 Slider W/ Fries

A combo of a slider and a cauliflower-based tender served with fries.

$17.49 / 1080 Cal
2 Cauli Sliders with Fries

2 Cauli Sliders with Fries

Two crispy Cauliflower sliders served with golden crinkle-cut fries.

$18.49 / 1100 Cal
2 Cauli Tenders with Fries

2 Cauli Tenders with Fries

Two cauliflower-based tenders served with crinkle-cut fries.

$16.49 / 800 Cal
10 pc. Cauli Bites W/ Fries

10 pc. Cauli Bites W/ Fries

10 crispy cauliflower bites served with golden crinkle-cut fries.

$9.99 / 1270 Cal
10 pc. Cauli Bites (À La Carte)

10 pc. Cauli Bites (À La Carte)

Hand-breaded cauliflower bites paired with pickles, kale slaw, and Dave’s signature sauce on a toasted bun.

$8.99 / 620 Cal
Single Cauli Slider

Single Cauli Slider

Hand-breaded cauliflower slider paired with pickles, kale slaw, and Dave’s signature sauce on a toasted bun.

$8.99 / 620 Cal
Single Cauli Tender

Single Cauli Tender

One large hand-breaded tender paired with sliced bread and Dave’s signature sauce.

$6.99 / 550 Cal
Cauli Slider Hot Box

Cauli Slider Hot Box

A perfect option for vegetable lovers: 10 spicy, hand-breaded cauli bites for a crispy & crunchy meal.

$79.00 / 4,800 Cal
Cauli Bites Hot Box

Cauli Bites Hot Box

A crowd-pleasing party portion of signature crispy cauliflower bites served for group sharing.

$45.00 / 4,200 Cal

FRIES & PICKLES

Crispy, seasoned sides and signature crunchy bites to complete your meal.

Fries

Fries

Crispy golden crinkle-cut fries seasoned with Dave’s special spice mix.

$4.79 / 380 Cal
Cheese Fries

Cheese Fries

Golden crinkle-cut fries smothered in warm, rich, and creamy melted cheese sauce.

$5.99 / 480 Cal
Extra Pickles

Extra Pickles

A side portion of special crunchy dill pickles for an extra tangy crunch.

$1.99 / 15 Cal

Dave’s Vegan options:

Cauliflower Bites:

Small cauliflower pieces, breaded and seasoned before frying like chicken bites.

Cauliflower slider:

Cauliflower pieces are seasoned and fried. A similar option to chicken sliders.

Cauliflower Tenders:

Battered and fried cauliflower used instead of chicken tenders—a vegan option served with signature sauces or sauces of your choice.

Fries

Regular or crinkle-cut fries can also be a good vegan option if fried in separate oil.

Pickles:

A complete vegan option containing spicy, sour vegetables in vinegar.

Note: The buns are made with no vegan ingredients like eggs or soy. However, they can be replaced upon request.

Why are cauliflower options the best choice for vegetarians?

Cauliflower options are the best substitute for chicken. Many people wonder why. This is because;

  • Cauliflower holds spices well before frying.
  • The crispness remains even after frying.
  • It tastes delicious with Dave’s sauces.

How to order?

Choose the vegetarian item you want.

  • Ask the staff to cook it in separate oil to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Avoid the non-vegan items in your meal, like buns, sauces, and kale slaw(because of its topping)
  • Use Pickles and fries as a side option.
  • Confirm with staff whether your order is completely vegan or not.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Got questions? We’ve got answers.

Q. What vegan options does Dave’s offer? ›

Dave’s offers a wide range of vegan options, including cauli bites, tenders, pickles, and fries.

Q. Are Cauliflower sliders vegan? ›

No, they include buns and sauces. If you skip them, they’re a completely vegan option.

Q. Does Dave’s have vegan sauce options? ›

Some franchises offer a completely vegan BBQ sauce. However, other sauces are not vegan.

Q. What is the best vegan meal to order at Dave’s? ›

The Cauli bites with fries and drinks are the best vegan combo to order.

Q. Is Dave’s cauliflower option a healthier option than chicken? ›

Not really, but it’s a lighter meal than chicken. However, both are deep-fried.