Dave's Hot Chicken Allergen Menu
For people with food allergies or intolerances, dining out can be stressful. We provide full transparency to help you order with confidence.
View Allergen ChartSafety First: Understanding the Risks
Dave’s Hot Chicken relies heavily on breading, sauces, and shared fryers, all of which pose allergen risks.
Gluten & Wheat
Found in breading, buns, and pasta.
Dairy
Present in cheese, sauces, and shakes.
Soy
Used in oils, dressings, and coatings.
Eggs
Found in buns, sauces, and breading.
Dave’s Hot Chicken Allergen PDF
Download the official allergen guide for your records.
Allergen PDF Download2026 Allergen Chart
✔ = Contains Allergen | ✘ = No Known Allergen
| Menu Item | Wheat/Gluten | Dairy | Egg | Soy | Nuts (Cross-Contact) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Pc. Dave’s Bites | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| 10 Pc. Bites + Fries | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Hot Box Tenders | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Hot Box Sliders | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Possible |
| Box of Fries | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Hot Box Roulette – Tenders | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Hot Box Roulette – Sliders | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Possible |
| Single Tender | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Single Slider | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| 2 Tenders + Fries | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Dave’s #2: 2 Sliders + Fries | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| 1 Tender & 1 Slider + Fries | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Possible |
| Top Loaded Fries | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Mac & Cheese | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Kale Slaw | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Dave’s Sauce | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Shakes (Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate) | ✘ | ✔ | Possible | ✔ | Possible |
| Oreo Shake | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Possible |
| M&M Shake | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Possible |
👉 Key Takeaway: Almost all Dave’s Hot Chicken menu items contain wheat/gluten, soy, eggs, and/or dairy.
Detailed Allergen Breakdown
A closer look at each menu category and its specific risks.
1. Sliders
- Bun: Contains wheat, gluten, egg, soy.
- Chicken Tender: Breaded with wheat and eggs.
- Sauce: May contain soy, dairy, eggs.
- Cross-Contact: Possible with nuts from shakes.
2. Tenders
- Breading: Contains wheat/gluten, egg, dairy, soy.
- Seasoning: Cooked in shared oil.
- Fryers: Shared with fries and breaded chicken.
- Risk: Still not gluten- or dairy-free.
3. Fries
- Shared Oil: Cooked with breaded chicken.
- Traces: May contain soy, wheat, dairy, egg.
- Cheese Fries: Adds dairy and cheese sauce allergens.
- Celiac: Not safe for celiac guests.
4. Mac & Cheese
- Dairy: Contains cheese, butter, and milk.
- Wheat: Gluten from the pasta.
- Soy: Found in processed cheese sauce.
- Risk: High allergen risk for most sensitive guests.
5. Sauces
- Dave’s Sauce: Contains soy, wheat, dairy, and eggs.
- Ranch: Contains egg and dairy.
- Condiments: Even ketchup may have soy derivatives.
6. Shakes
- All Flavors: Dairy and soy are primary allergens.
- Oreo/Crunch: Contains wheat and gluten.
- M&M: Contains dairy, soy, gluten, and nuts.
- Nuts: Cross-contamination possible for all shakes.
Cross-Contamination Risks
Dave’s uses shared fryers, grills, and prep areas, meaning cross-contact is inevitable. Even if an item doesn’t list an allergen, traces may still be present.
- Fries: Cooked in same oil as breaded chicken.
- Slaw: Made with mayo (egg, soy).
- Shakes: Prepared with toppings that may contact nuts.
⚠️ Dave’s Hot Chicken cannot guarantee allergen-free food.
Allergen-Friendly Ordering
Tips for guests with sensitivities.
Avoid Sliders: The buns and breading combined create a high allergen count.
Plain Tenders: Order tenders plain (no sauce, no breading if available).
Skip the Sides: Fries and Mac & Cheese carry high cross-contact risks.
Safer Sides: Ask for extra pickles or kale slaw as potentially safer options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dave's Hot Chicken allergens.