Dave’s XL Slider: Size, Ingredients and Price
Two tenders in one large sandwich, with a clear comparison of fries, price and regular slider meals.
The XL Slider puts two large chicken tenders into one sandwich. It is a different choice from ordering two regular sliders, which gives you two separate sandwiches. Dave’s also lists an XL Slider with Fries. Choose between those versions before comparing the price because the standalone sandwich does not include the same side.
At the Naperville, Illinois menu checked on October 31, 2026, the XL Slider was $11.99. The version with fries was $13.99. These are local menu prices before tax, fees and paid changes.
What comes inside the XL Slider?
Dave’s describes the XL as two large tenders with slaw and pickles. The company’s current promotion also describes a large bun. That combination makes it a bigger sandwich format rather than simply another name for a regular Single Slider.
The official Naperville ordering menu lists the standalone item and the fries version separately. Read the selected item’s customization screen for its complete build. Sauce additions, removed toppings and extra cheese should be checked there rather than assumed from a photograph.
If you already know that you enjoy the regular sandwich, the XL may suit an appetite for more chicken in the same handheld format. If you prefer dipping separate pieces, a tender meal gives you another way to eat. Our tenders versus sliders comparison explains that difference without treating one style as the best choice for everyone.
One XL sandwich or two regular sliders?
| Order | Main format | Side to check |
|---|---|---|
| XL Slider | One large sandwich with two tenders | Fries are a separate version |
| Two Single Sliders | Two individual sandwiches | Add sides only if wanted |
| Dave’s #2 | Two regular sliders | Listed with fries |
The practical difference is how you plan to eat. Two sandwiches are easier to divide between two people. One larger sandwich may be simpler for someone who wants the chicken together. Neither comparison proves that the orders have equal cooked weight or equal amounts of bread.
Think about toppings too. Someone who wants two different builds may find separate sandwiches more convenient. A shared large sandwich does not automatically provide separate sauce or seasoning choices for each person. Check the actual controls before building an order around that assumption.
For the standard two-sandwich meal, see our Dave’s #2 guide. It helps keep the regular combo distinct from the newer XL product.
How the fries change the local price comparison
The checked XL prices differ by $2.00. That is the difference between the two listed products at that restaurant. It is not a promise that adding any portion of fries through any ordering service will cost $2.00.
At the same menu, a separate Fries item was $3.89. Using those displayed prices, an $11.99 XL sandwich plus that separate side totals $15.88. The listed $13.99 fries version is $1.89 lower. This arithmetic only makes a useful comparison if the included fries and the separately selected side meet your needs.
If you do not want fries, the $11.99 sandwich is the lower purchase. Paying more for a package you do not want is not a saving. If you want a different side, compare that exact order in the cart. A substitution can change the result.
These examples exclude tax, delivery charges, service fees and extras. Use the location price guide to understand why a menu screenshot from one city is not a quote for another.
Check the available heat controls
The size of the sandwich does not tell you how its seasoning selector works. Open the XL item at the restaurant where you plan to order. Check whether you select one level for the whole sandwich or whether the current product gives you more than one control.
A person who usually orders Mild should not choose a much stronger setting just because the sandwich is larger. Consider the heat you enjoy eating through a whole meal. The seven spice levels guide explains the named choices and the special warning that applies to Reaper.
If two people are sharing, agree on the heat before paying. Do not assume a restaurant can identify and separate different tenders after they have been built into one sandwich. Separate products can be a clearer choice when preferences are far apart.
What does the protein claim tell you?
The current XL promotion highlights about 50 grams of protein, while the local product description uses a “50g+” claim. Treat that as the brand’s product description. It does not establish a full nutrition panel for every custom XL order.
Protein alone also does not tell you the calories, sodium or fat in a sandwich. Adding fries changes the complete meal again. A regular Single Slider’s calorie range should not be copied onto the XL simply because both products contain the word slider.
Use the official nutrition information hub and look for a listing that matches the XL product. If a document only names older standard sliders, ask for current XL information rather than doubling a different serving’s figures. Our nutrition guide explains how to match an item to its stated serving.
Review the sandwich before checkout
Also consider how you will carry and eat the food. A large sandwich can be less convenient to split during a short work break than two separate items. If you are picking up for somebody else, confirm their preferred format instead of choosing the largest option on their behalf.
- Confirm the chosen restaurant and pickup or delivery method.
- Check whether the title says XL Slider or XL Slider with Fries.
- Read the heat choice and any topping changes.
- Count drinks and extra dips separately.
- Review the final total after tax and fees.
For ingredient restrictions, use the current allergen information for the full build. Removing a visible topping does not by itself explain what is in the breading or bun. Make a specific ingredient request to the restaurant when that matters.
Choose the format that fits your meal
The XL makes the most sense when you want two tenders together in one larger sandwich. Two regular sliders offer separate sandwiches, while a tender combo gives you separate pieces to dip. Start with that preference, then decide on fries. The Dave’s Hot Chicken menu lets you compare the surrounding options before checking your restaurant’s final order.
