Dave’s NOT Chicken Cauliflower Menu Guide

What foods appear in the cauliflower menu?

Official Dave’s location menus list numbered Cauli #1 through #4 combinations. The formats mirror the chicken meals: two cauliflower tenders with fries, two cauliflower sliders with fries, a mixed tender and slider with fries, or a single cauliflower slider with fries. The menus also show standalone cauliflower tenders and sliders, ten-piece cauliflower bites and sometimes mini cauliflower sliders. Not all stores display every category. A special NOT Chicken Big Trio or cauliflower Hot Box may appear too. Read your actual restaurant’s menu because naming, availability and prices can shift. Do not assume the phrase NOT Chicken applies to every food in the same store.

How are the cauliflower tenders served?

The official descriptions say cauliflower tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave’s Sauce. This is similar to how a regular chicken tender is presented but uses hand-cut cauliflower. A Cauli #1 meal includes two cauliflower tenders and fries, while a Single Cauli Tender is a separate item. A tender is an easy way to taste the cauliflower coating without a sandwich bun, though it is still breaded and fried. If you avoid gluten or a particular allergen, do not assume the word vegetable makes it safe. The bread, coating, sauces and shared equipment all deserve checking.

What is a cauliflower slider?

Dave’s official menu says cauliflower sliders come on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled Dave’s Sauce. That is a complete sandwich built around fried cauliflower instead of chicken. It is not the same as simply ordering kale slaw on a bun. Some menus sell Single Cauli Sliders and numbered meals with fries. If you like buns and toppings, the slider may feel more familiar than a cauliflower tender. However, the bun and sauce may change the allergen picture. The restaurant needs to confirm what ingredients are used and whether any shared cooking process affects your dietary requirements.

Are there cauliflower bites and minis?

Yes, checked menus include ten-piece Cauli Tender Bites, sometimes with fries. Some also list Mini Cauli Sliders and group Hot Boxes. These products make the cauliflower menu more varied than one sandwich substitution. A bite order may suit someone who prefers dipping small pieces, while a mini slider can be easier to share. Do not mistake a ten-piece cauliflower bites listing for ten full tenders. Those are different formats. If a Hot Box includes two spice level choices, read how the items are divided rather than guessing each piece can have a separate heat setting.

Is NOT Chicken vegan or gluten free?

The term NOT Chicken tells you that these particular menu products use cauliflower instead of chicken. It does not certify a full vegan, dairy-free, egg-free or gluten-free meal. A breaded fried vegetable may include wheat and other ingredients. Sauces and buns can add allergens, and shared frying equipment can create contact risks. This is why it is important to separate a personal preference for less meat from a strict medically necessary diet. For a severe allergy or celiac disease, use current official allergen information and ask the location directly about ingredients and preparation.

How do cauliflower prices compare?

Official menus from different locations show clearly different cauliflower combo prices. One listed Cauli #1 at $16.99, while another location listed it at $18.99. Cauliflower sliders are also priced differently from regular chicken sliders at many stores. The reason for a particular difference is not provided by the menu, so avoid claiming it is due to ingredient costs or supplier prices without evidence. Compare the exact cauliflower product with the chicken version at one store if price matters to you. A combo may include fries while the single tender does not, making a direct comparison misleading.

How do you order without confusion?

Choose your restaurant first, then find the Dave’s NOT Chicken section. Pick Cauli Tenders, Cauli Sliders, Cauli Bites or Minis based on the form you want. Check whether the item includes fries and which heat levels are available. If you have strict ingredient requirements, contact the location before finishing the order. Do not rely on the title alone or assume that a delivery app’s category label reflects all allergens. Compare your cart with the confirmation screen and read any ingredient notes before you pay. That is the safest way to make a careful personal choice.

Questions readers ask

Is Dave’s NOT Chicken made with cauliflower?

Yes. The official menu calls the line hand-cut cauliflower and lists cauliflower tenders, sliders and bites. That supports describing the main ingredient as cauliflower. It does not provide all ingredient or kitchen details, so do not assume the coating, sauce or cooking process meets a specific diet without additional verification.

Is NOT Chicken guaranteed gluten free?

No. Cauliflower itself is not the same thing as a gluten-free prepared restaurant meal. The coating, bread, bun, sauces and shared preparation need to be considered. If you have celiac disease or another strict requirement, check the latest official information and speak with the restaurant before ordering.

Do all stores sell cauliflower sliders?

Availability differs by location. Several official restaurant menus list cauliflower sliders, but that does not establish nationwide stock for every store or every day. Select the restaurant you will visit and look for the current NOT Chicken section before planning around a specific product.

More guides and official sources

You can compare the larger Dave’s Hot Chicken menu and price guide or see every article on our Blogs page. Nearby topics include Hot Mozz, Big Trio, Mac Loaded Slider, Cauli Tender vs Slider, Hot Boxes, Hot Box Roulette. If you have a dietary concern, read our allergen guide and gluten-related menu advice. For selecting a heat level, consult the seven spice levels guide.

We checked official Dave’s restaurant ordering pages, including one published local menu and another location menu. The exact store can affect prices, product availability and available customization. This independent website is not owned by Dave’s Hot Chicken and cannot accept orders or verify a particular kitchen.

Bottom line

Dave’s NOT Chicken is the chain’s cauliflower-based menu line. Participating restaurants list cauliflower tenders, sliders, minis, bites and combinations. Cauliflower-based does not automatically mean vegan, gluten free or safe for allergies. Use a real restaurant’s ordering menu to check the item you actually want. Compare the complete cost including sides, sauces, tax and delivery rather than assuming all locations charge the same. If you need allergy information, contact the restaurant directly before buying. A menu guide can help you choose, but it cannot replace the current product screen or the kitchen’s answer to your question.