10 pc Cauli Tender Bites
Ten bite-sized pieces of breaded fried cauliflower dusted with the Nashville spice rub — Dave's plant-based answer to chicken bites, perfect for sharing or snacking. Vegetarian, all seven heat levels.
About the 10 pc Cauli Tender Bites
The 10 pc Cauli Tender Bites turn Dave's NOT Chicken into shareable, poppable form: ten golden, breaded cauliflower bites fried crisp and dusted with the same Nashville rub used across the menu. They're ideal for snacking, sharing a table, or building a custom plant-based spread with sauces on the side.
At roughly 680 calories and $7.49, the bites are a flexible middle ground between a single tender and a full combo. Their small size means more crust-to-cauliflower ratio per piece, so the rub really comes through — and a cup of Dave's Sauce or ranch makes the whole order disappear fast. Vegetarian but not vegan, since the batter contains dairy and egg.
What's Inside the 10 pc Cauli Tender Bites
Fresh Cauliflower
Bite-sized florets of fresh cauliflower, cut small so each piece is mostly crispy crust with a tender center.
Seasoned Batter
A flour, dairy, and egg batter coats each bite before breading — what makes the bites vegetarian rather than vegan.
Seasoned Flour Breading
The same seasoned-flour crust used on Dave's tenders, fried to a craggy golden crunch on every piece.
Nashville Spice Rub
The cayenne-forward blend applied hot after frying. With ten small pieces, the rub coats a lot of surface area — flavor-forward at every level.
Frying Oil
High-heat oil crisps the breading on every bite to a deep golden color.
Salt & Seasonings
Layered through batter, breading, and rub so the bites taste complex even at No Spice.
The 7 Dave's Spice Levels
Every tender and slider comes in one of seven heat levels at no extra cost. The heat builds as you eat — order one level below what you think you can handle.
No Spice
Pure crispy flavor — golden, crunchy, zero heat. Great for kids.
Lite Mild
A gentle whisper of warmth — very manageable for spice-sensitive eaters.
Mild
Flavor-forward with a friendly kick. A safe first-timer choice.
Medium 🔥
The crowd favorite — real Nashville balance of flavor and burn.
Hot
Where the chili heat kicks in hard. The seasoning really sings.
Extra Hot
Intentional, lingering heat. Order this one on purpose.
Reaper ☠️
Carolina Reaper extract — most locations require a signed waiver.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values — may vary by location and preparation.
How to Customize
Free Heat, Any Level
Set all ten bites to any of the seven spice levels at no charge.
Plant-Based Snack
Cauliflower in place of chicken bites. Vegetarian (contains dairy & egg).
Add Extra Dips
Dave's Sauce, ranch, or both — extra dips keep all ten pieces interesting and buffer the heat.
Add Fries
Add a side of fries to turn the bites into a fuller meal — they share dips perfectly.
Top-Load Them
Use the bites to top a Cauliflower Top-Loaded Fries or Buffalo Cauli Mac for a loaded plate.
Best Pairings
Dave's Sauce
The signature dip — the bites' high crust ratio makes them ideal sauce vehicles.
Must Order
Kale Slaw
Cool, tangy slaw resets the palate between handfuls of bites.
Best Contrast
Crinkle Fries
Add fries to stretch the bites into a shareable meal — they split the dips nicely.
Add-OnFrequently Asked Questions
Are the 10 pc Cauli Tender Bites vegan?
No. The bites are vegetarian but not vegan — the batter that coats the cauliflower contains dairy and egg.
How much do the 10 pc Cauli Tender Bites cost?
The 10 pc Cauli Tender Bites cost $7.49 at most Dave's Hot Chicken locations in 2026 — a flexible shareable option in the plant-based lineup.
How many calories are in the 10 pc Cauli Tender Bites?
The 10-piece order contains approximately 680 calories. The spice level doesn't meaningfully change the count, since the rub is a dry surface seasoning.
Do the bites come in all seven spice levels?
Yes — all ten bites are set to a single chosen heat level, available from No Spice to Reaper at no extra charge.
Are the Cauli Tender Bites gluten-free?
No. The breading contains wheat flour, so the bites are not gluten-free.
Are the bites good for sharing?
Yes — ten poppable pieces make them one of the best plant-based items to share. Order a couple of dips and split across a table.
