Dave's Hot Chicken – American
Vibrant street art and glowing neon set a high-energy stage for a Nashville-style heat experience that pushes boundaries with every spice-dusted bite. Golden, oversized sliders and tenders arrive with a satisfying crunch, perfectly balanced by the cooling comfort of creamy mac and cheese and thick, velvety milkshakes. This bold destination captures the essence of urban soul food, offering a crave-worthy ritual where fiery intensity meets indulgent, soul-soothing sides.
32210, Dyer Street, Union City, CA, 94587 +15102401000 https://www.daveshotchicken.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Dave's Hot Chicken
Dairy-Free at Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken in Union City has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Slaw, Fries and Dave's Not Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken in Union City has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Slaw and Dave's Not Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken in Union City has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Slaw, Fries and Cheese Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken in Union City has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Fries and Bottled Soft Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken in Union City has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fries, Cheese Fries and Bottled Soft Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken in Union City has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kale Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken in Union City has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Slaw, Fries and Bottled Soft Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken in Union City has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Slaw, Fries and Cheese Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Dave's Hot Chicken
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Dave's Hot Mozz | 17.4 g | 38.1 g |
| Cheese Fries | 7.5 g | 5.8 g |
| Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Mac & Cheese | 16.4 g | 5 g |
| Fountain Drink | 12 g | 3.2 g |
| Kale Slaw | 5.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Mac & Cheese | 6.2 g | 2.4 g |
| Fries | 16.5 g | 1.8 g |
| Dave's Not Chicken | 15.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Bottled Soft Drink | 0 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Menu
Main Courses
- Dave's Not Chicken - $12.99: Plant-based chicken alternative Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slider - $6.49: Chicken slider with kale slaw, pickles, and Dave's sauce
- Tender - $4.99: Single chicken tender with bread and pickles
- Dave's Combo Meal - $14.99: Choice of sliders or tenders with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers and Sides
- Dave's Hot Mozz - $7.99: Crispy, melty mozzarella sticks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Mac & Cheese - $8.49: Macaroni and cheese topped with spicy buffalo sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $3.99: Crinkle-cut fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries - $5.49: Crinkle-cut fries topped with cheese sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Slaw - $3.49: Fresh kale slaw Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $3.99: Creamy macaroni and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Top-Loaded Shake - Cool Mint Oreo - $6.99: Mint milkshake with Oreo crunch topping Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fountain Drink - $2.99: Assorted soda flavors
- Bottled Soft Drink - $3.25: Assorted bottled beverages Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave's Hot Chicken
- Is Dave's Hot Chicken dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Dave's Hot Chicken has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Slaw, Fries and Dave's Not Chicken.
- What can I eat at Dave's Hot Chicken on a dairy-free diet?
- Kale Slaw, Fries and Dave's Not Chicken carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Dave's Hot Chicken have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Kale Slaw and Fries.
- Is Dave's Hot Chicken gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Dave's Hot Chicken?
- Dave's Hot Mozz, at roughly 38.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
Restaurants near Dave's Hot Chicken
- Greens N Grills — American
- Ono Hawaiian BBQ — American
- Niles Pie Company — American
- Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop — American
- Urban Kitchen — American
- Boudin SF — American
- Gaters Restaurant — American
- Bill's Cafe — American
- Vitality Bowls — American
- Lloyd's Donut Kitchen — American
- Karmen's — American
- Seven Hills Baking Company — American
