No Spice
Keep it easyThe starting point on the heat scale, also called Not Hot.
DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN · THE HEAT GUIDE
BIG FLAVOR.
YOUR LEVEL.
Seven ways to bring the heat. From No Spice to Reaper, there’s room to find your own pace.
Find your heat level ↓01No Spice
02Lite Mild
03Mild
04Medium
05Hot
06Extra Hot
07Reaper
YOU SET THE PACE
THE SAME DECISION.
EVERY FIRST BITE.
Start with the meal you want, then choose the heat you’re comfortable with. A tender and a slider are different ways to enjoy your chicken; the heat level is a separate choice.
New to Dave’s? Leave room to discover what works for you. You don’t have to head straight to the top of the scale.
Compare all seven levels ↓THE FULL LINEUP
FROM EASY
TO EXTRA.
The order below follows the menu’s heat scale. It isn’t a measured Scoville rating or a prediction of how spicy your meal will feel.
Lite Mild
A little warmthOne step above No Spice on the menu’s heat scale.
Mild
A gentle step upBelow Medium; an option when you want to keep it lower.
Medium
In the middleThe middle of the seven-level lineup.
Hot
Turn up the heatAbove Medium and below Extra Hot.
Extra Hot
The next levelOne level below Reaper. A choice for higher heat tolerance.
Reaper
The top of the scaleThe highest listed level. Ask your restaurant about its guidance and requirements.
Level names are shown on the official US ordering menu. Heat tolerance varies from person to person.
NOW MAKE IT YOURS
CHOOSE THE CHICKEN.
THEN CHOOSE THE HEAT.
Go for tenders if you want the chicken on its own, sliders if you want a bun and toppings, or a mixed meal to try both. Review your restaurant’s available customizations before checkout.
A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
HEAT QUESTIONS.
Do I have to order spicy chicken?
No. No Spice, also listed as Not Hot, is the starting level on the menu. Tell your restaurant which heat level you want.
Is Medium the same as “medium” somewhere else?
Spice labels are specific to each restaurant’s menu. Treat the scale as a way to compare Dave’s options, rather than a universal measure of heat.
What should I know about Reaper?
It is the highest level on Dave’s menu. Ask your restaurant about current guidance and any requirements before choosing it.
Where can I check ingredients?
Use Dave’s allergen and nutrition information and discuss preparation questions with the restaurant.