Regular Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Cauli Mac
A bigger bowl of creamy mac & cheese over fries, topped with more breaded Cauli Bites, ranch, and spicy buffalo sauce. The regular plant-based buffalo cauli mac — shareable comfort food. Vegetarian.
About the Regular Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Cauli Mac
The Regular Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Cauli Mac scales up Dave's plant-based comfort mashup: more creamy mac & cheese over a bigger base of crinkle-cut fries, topped with more breaded Cauli Bites and finished with cool ranch and tangy spicy buffalo sauce. It's the mid-size — generous enough to share or to anchor a hungry solo meal.
At roughly 1,140 calories and $11.29, the regular delivers extra mac and extra cauliflower bites for a fuller, richer plate. The ranch keeps the buffalo heat approachable while the crispy fries and bites add texture against the creamy mac. Vegetarian but not vegan, since the mac & cheese, batter, and ranch contain dairy and egg.
What's Included the Regular Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Cauli Mac
Mac & Cheese
A bigger portion of creamy, cheesy mac forms the comfort-food heart, layered over the fries.
Crinkle-Cut Fries
A larger base of crispy crinkle-cut fries adds a second starchy, salty layer.
Cauli Bites
More breaded, fried cauliflower bites on top add crunch and plant-based protein.
Ranch & Spicy Buffalo Sauce
Tangy spicy buffalo sauce brings the heat; cool ranch balances it across the bigger plate.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values — may vary by location and preparation.
How to Customize
Set the Cauli Bites' Heat
Choose the spice level for the Cauli Bites on top — all seven levels at no charge, over the buffalo heat.
Plant-Based Buffalo Mac
Cauliflower bites in place of chicken. Vegetarian (contains dairy & egg).
Dial the Buffalo Sauce
Ask for extra buffalo for more tang and heat, or extra ranch to cool it down.
Add More Cauli Bites
Pile on extra bites for more crunch over the bigger mac base.
Size Up or Down
Go Large for the biggest portion, or Small for a lighter solo plate.
Best Pairings
Kale Slaw
A cool, tangy side that cuts through the rich mac and buffalo sauce.
Best Contrast
Dave's Sauce
A side of the creamy signature dip adds another cooling option alongside the ranch.
Add-On
Cauli Slider
Add a Cauli Slider to round the buffalo mac into a fuller plant-based meal.
Make It a MealFrequently Asked Questions
What's in the Regular Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Cauli Mac?
A bigger portion of creamy mac & cheese over crinkle-cut fries, topped with more breaded Cauli Bites and finished with ranch and spicy buffalo sauce.
Is the Regular Buffalo Cauli Mac vegan?
No. It's vegetarian but not vegan — the mac & cheese, batter on the Cauli Bites, and ranch all contain dairy and egg.
How much does the Regular Buffalo Cauli Mac cost?
The regular size costs $11.29 at most Dave's Hot Chicken locations in 2026.
How many calories are in the Regular Buffalo Cauli Mac?
The regular size contains approximately 1,140 calories, including the mac & cheese, fries, and Cauli Bites.
How spicy is it?
The spicy buffalo sauce provides a tangy, moderate heat balanced by cool ranch. You can also set the Cauli Bites' own spice level, from No Spice to Reaper.
Is the Regular Buffalo Cauli Mac gluten-free?
No. The mac pasta and Cauli Bites' breading contain wheat, and the fries share fryer space with breaded items, so it's not gluten-free.
