Dave's Hot Chicken Menu & Heat Levels
7 heat levels from No Spice to Reaper. Located in Madison, Madison.
Verified Oct 2026. Hours and menus change; check before you go.
About Dave's Hot Chicken
The Los Angeles chain is bringing its Nashville-style tenders and sliders to 1705 Gallatin Pike N in Madison. Dave's started as an East Hollywood parking lot pop-up in 2017 and is known for seven heat levels, from No Spice to the Reaper. This Madison location was announced in 2026 and is not yet confirmed open. Seven heat levels run chain-wide. The Reaper is made with Carolina Reaper peppers, and most locations require guests to be 18 or older and sign a waiver for it.
Heat Levels at Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken lists 7 heat levels: from No Spice to Reaper. Nashville hot chicken uses cayenne oil that builds differently than a vinegar hot sauce. Sweet tea, lemonade, or another dairy drink cools the burn better than water. Seven heat levels run chain-wide. The Reaper is made with Carolina Reaper peppers, and most locations require guests to be 18 or older and sign a waiver for it. Service options were not confirmed. Check before you go.
No Spice
Classic fried chicken. All the crunch and flavor, zero burn.
Lite Mild
Light, approachable heat. Nashville's definition of 'mild' is still a notch above most chain restaurants.
Mild
Light, approachable heat. Nashville's definition of 'mild' is still a notch above most chain restaurants.
Medium
A noticeable, building burn. The sweet spot for most visitors: enough heat to be authentic without being overwhelming.
Hot
Serious, sweat-inducing heat. Locals' territory. Have dairy nearby.
Extra Hot
Intense, sustained burn that lingers. Not for the faint of heart.
Reaper
Top of this published scale. Check the board before you order it.
Signature Dishes & What to Order
Dave's #1
2 tenders with fries
Dave's #2
2 sliders with fries
Dave's Bites
bite-size tenders, ordered by heat level
Top-loaded fries
Local Insider Tip
The menu is short by design: tenders, sliders, and bites, each ordered at your heat level, with fries, kale slaw, and mac and cheese on the side.
How to Order at Dave's Hot Chicken
How Dave's Hot Chicken takes orders was not confirmed. Service options: check before you go. Nashville hot chicken is often served on white bread with pickle chips. The bread soaks up the cayenne oil. Confirm the plate on the day you visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dave's Hot Chicken's hottest heat level?
Dave's Hot Chicken lists Reaper at the top of the published scale: No Spice, Lite Mild, Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot, Reaper. Seven heat levels run chain-wide. The Reaper is made with Carolina Reaper peppers, and most locations require guests to be 18 or older and sign a waiver for it.
What should I order at Dave's Hot Chicken on my first visit?
Dave's #1: 2 tenders with fries Dave's #2: 2 sliders with fries Dave's Bites: bite-size tenders, ordered by heat level Top-loaded fries
Does Dave's Hot Chicken offer delivery?
Delivery, dine-in, and takeout were not confirmed for Dave's Hot Chicken. Check before you go.
What are Dave's Hot Chicken's hours?
Dave's Hot Chicken: Hours are not yet published for this location. Dave's other Tennessee locations run 11 AM to 11 PM Sunday to Thursday and 11 AM to midnight Friday and Saturday. Check before you go. Address: 1705 Gallatin Pike N, Madison. Hours and menus change. Check before you go.
Hours & Location
- Hours
- Hours are not yet published for this location. Dave's other Tennessee locations run 11 AM to 11 PM Sunday to Thursday and 11 AM to midnight Friday and Saturday. Check before you go.
- Address
- 1705 Gallatin Pike N, Madison, TN
- Price
- Check before you go
- Service
- Check before you go
- QSR Magazine reported this location in May 2026 with an opening anticipated in October 2026, and a Nashville news roundup reported a building permit for the address on August 31, 2026. As of Nov 11, 2026, no official location page or hours for the Madison store have been published, and an opening has not been confirmed.
- No rating yet: the store is not open, so there are no reviews for this location.