Dave’s Hot Chicken Allergen Menu

Dave’s Hot Chicken allergen menu provides helpful allergen information for those with food allergies or dietary needs. However, for the most reliable and updated information, it’s always wise to consult directly with their team on-site.

Menu Item	Wheat	Gluten	Dairy	Eggs	Soy	Milk	Mustard
Chicken Tenders	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Sliders	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Mac & Cheese	✔️	✔️	✔️	❌	✔️	✔️	❌
Cheese Fries	✔️	✔️	✔️	❌	❌	✔️	❌
Kale Slaw	✔️	❌	❌	✔️	❌	❌	❌
Sliced Bread	✔️	❌	❌	❌	✔️	✔️	✔️
Slider Bun	✔️	❌	❌	❌	❌	✔️	❌
Cheese Slice	❌	❌	❌	❌	✔️	✔️	❌
Cheese Sauce	❌	❌	❌	✔️	❌	✔️	✔️
Macaroni	✔️	❌	❌	✔️	❌	✔️	❌
Milkshake	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✔️	❌
Milkshake Inclusion	✔️	❌	❌	❌	❌	✔️	❌

Primary Allergens Items

​Dave’s Hot Chicken’s menu includes several items that contain common allergens. Here’s a summary of the primary allergens present in their offerings:​

Chicken Tenders and Sliders:

• Gluten: Present in the breading and buns.​
• Dairy: Contained within the breading and certain sauces.​
• Eggs: Found in the breading and sauces.​
• Soy: May be present in the breading and sauces.​

Sides:

• Mac & Cheese:
  • Gluten: Present.​Wendy’s
  • Dairy: Present
• Cheese Fries:
  • Dairy: Present
• Kale Slaw:
  • Eggs: Present
  • Mustard: Present

Shakes:

• Dairy: All shakes contain dairy.​
• Additional Allergens: Top-loaded shakes with add-ins like M&Ms may introduce other allergens, such as peanuts.​

Dave’s Hot Chicken Allergen Free Options

Menu Item	Notes
Chicken Tenders	Contains gluten, dairy, eggs, soy
Sliders	Buns and breading contain gluten and other allergens
French Fries	Cooked in shared fryer; risk of gluten contamination
Mac & Cheese	Contains gluten and dairy
Cheese Fries	Cheese sauce contains dairy
Kale Slaw	Contains eggs and mustard
Milkshakes	Contains dairy; optional toppings may include nuts (e.g., M&Ms)
Cauliflower	Breaded and fried; contains common allergens

Dave’s Hot Chicken Dairy Free

Menu Item	Notes
Chicken Tenders	Breading typically does not contain dairy, but confirm at location.
Sliders (without bun/sauce)	Ask for no bun and no dairy-based sauces.
Buns	Standard buns may contain dairy. Ask for lettuce wrap or no bun.
Dave’s Sauce	Contains dairy. Choose dairy-free condiments instead (ask locally).
Pickles	Safe and dairy-free.
Kale Slaw	Often includes creamy (dairy) dressing. Ask for ingredients or skip.
Fries	Typically dairy-free, but check for shared fryer cross-contamination.
Extra Hot Seasoning	Does not contain dairy (but confirm spice mix at store).
Drinks (sodas, iced tea)	All standard fountain drinks are dairy-free.

Related FAQs

Does dave’s hot chicken use peanut oil?

No, Dave’s Hot Chicken doesn’t cook with peanut oil. They mostly fry their chicken and other food using soybean oil.

Does Dave’s Hot Chicken have gluten-free options?

They do not provide certified gluten-free options on their menu. Most of the food on the menu has gluten.

Is Dave’s Hot Chicken dairy-free?

Yes, some items include things like the chicken breading, cheese fries, mac and cheese, and also the shakes.

Does Dave’s Hot Chicken contain eggs?

Yes, eggs are used in the chicken coating, the sauces, and even in the kale slaw.

Does Dave’s Hot Chicken use soy in its food?

Yes, some sauces and maybe the chicken breading do have soy in them.

Is Dave’s Hot Chicken safe for people with nut allergies?

Dave’s Hot Chicken doesn’t use peanuts or tree nuts in their recipes. But, there’s still a chance of cross-contamination.

Does Dave’s Hot Chicken use peanut oil for frying?

Dave’s Hot Chicken doesn’t cook with peanut oil. But it’s still a good idea to ask the staff at your local spot.

Is Dave’s Hot Chicken safe for people with celiac disease?

No, Dave’s Hot Chicken doesn’t offer anything for vegetarians or vegans. Their whole menu is centered around chicken.