Dave's Hot Chicken Guide: Menu, Prices, Calories and Spice Levels
Dave's Hot Chicken is Nashville-style hot chicken — tenders, sliders and bites made to your chosen heat level, with seven spice levels from No Spice to Reaper. If you are visiting for the first time, start one level lower than you think: the heat builds as you eat, and Medium is where most regulars land.
Prices vary by restaurant and channel, so check the official ordering flow for your exact total before you pay. As dated, observed examples from the Melrose Park, IL location on November 3, 2026: Dave's #1 was $12.49 and the 2 for $22 Bundle was $22.
For calories, Dave's #1 runs 1,230 to 1,350 calories depending on the spice band, from the official nutrition chart revised March 16, 2026. The guide also carries a 76-item allergen chart checked against the official allergen chart, plus ordering tips and 12 verified restaurant locations.
Dave's Hot Chicken Guide is an unofficial fan guide — not affiliated with Dave's Hot Chicken.