Small Cauliflower Top-Loaded Fries
Crinkle-cut fries piled with cheese sauce, pickles, kale slaw, three breaded Cauli Bites, and Dave's Sauce — the small plant-based loaded fries. Vegetarian and indulgent.
About the Small Cauliflower Top-Loaded Fries
The Small Cauliflower Top-Loaded Fries turn a side into a meal: a bed of crinkle-cut fries smothered in warm cheese sauce, scattered with dill pickles and cool kale slaw, then crowned with three breaded Cauli Bites and a drizzle of Dave's Sauce. It's the plant-based take on Dave's loaded fries — rich, layered, and built for digging in with a fork.
At roughly 720 calories and $6.99, the small size is a satisfying solo indulgence or a shareable starter. The cheese sauce and slaw keep the spiced Cauli Bites balanced, while the pickles cut the richness. It's vegetarian but not vegan, since the cheese sauce, batter, and slaw dressing contain dairy and egg.
What's Included the Small Cauliflower Top-Loaded Fries
Crinkle-Cut Fries
A bed of crispy crinkle-cut fries forms the base, holding all the toppings above.
Cheese Sauce
Warm, gooey cheese sauce smothered over the fries — the rich anchor of the loaded plate.
Pickles & Kale Slaw
Dill pickles and cool kale slaw cut the richness and add crunch and tang.
3 Cauli Bites + Dave's Sauce
Three breaded fried cauliflower bites crown the fries, finished with a drizzle of Dave's Sauce.
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 three Cauli Bites on top — all seven levels available at no charge.
Plant-Based Loaded Fries
Cauliflower bites in place of chicken. Vegetarian (contains dairy & egg).
Add More Cauli Bites
Pile on extra bites for more crunch and protein on top of the fries.
Swap or Add Sauces
Drizzle ranch or extra Dave's Sauce over the top, or add a side for dipping.
Size Up
Upgrade to the Regular or Large for more fries, more cheese sauce, and more bites.
Best Pairings
Dave's Sauce
Drizzled on top and great on the side — the creamy signature dip ties the loaded plate together.
Included
Cauli Slider
Add a Cauli Slider to turn the loaded fries into a full plant-based meal.
Make It a Meal
Kale Slaw
Already on the fries — a side of extra slaw keeps the rich plate balanced.
Best ContrastFrequently Asked Questions
What's on the Small Cauliflower Top-Loaded Fries?
Crinkle-cut fries topped with cheese sauce, dill pickles, kale slaw, three breaded Cauli Bites, and a drizzle of Dave's Sauce.
Are the Small Cauliflower Top-Loaded Fries vegan?
No. They're vegetarian but not vegan — the cheese sauce, batter on the Cauli Bites, and kale slaw dressing all contain dairy and egg.
How much do the Small Cauliflower Top-Loaded Fries cost?
The small size costs $6.99 at most Dave's Hot Chicken locations in 2026.
How many calories are in the Small Cauliflower Top-Loaded Fries?
The small size contains approximately 720 calories, including the fries, cheese sauce, and three Cauli Bites.
Can I choose a spice level?
You can set the heat level on the three Cauli Bites that top the fries — all seven levels are available at no extra charge.
Are these loaded fries gluten-free?
No. The Cauli Bites' breading contains wheat, and the fries share fryer space with breaded items, so they're not gluten-free.
