- No Spice: All the flavor with zero heat, which is perfect for kids or anyone who doesn’t want spice.
- Lite Mild: Just a light flavor, like a gentle warm spice that won’t overpower your meal.
- Mild: Noticeable heat, but still smooth and easy to enjoy for most people.
- Medium: A stronger, spicy bite that builds up and feels like true hot chicken.
- Hot: Spicy and bold, so expect a real burn that spice lovers will enjoy.
- Extra Hot: Very intense heat with a strong, long-lasting burn. Not for beginners.
- Reaper (Waiver Required): Extreme, mouth-on-fire heat made for serious spice pros, and yes, a waiver or consent is required.
Before you order, keep a few things in mind. If you’re going for the Reaper, you’ll need to sign a waiver because it’s seriously intense and not meant for casual spice eaters. Also, most spice levels look almost the same on the outside, so Dave’s uses labels or stickers on the packaging to make sure your heat level is correct. And if you’re trying higher spice, sliders are a smart choice, because the slaw, pickles, and sauce help balance the burn.
| Heat Level | Heat Score | Heat Feel | Flavor Notes | Best For | What to Expect |
| No Spice | 1/7 | None | Full seasoning flavor, no burn | Kids, spice-free eaters | Tastes like crispy fried chicken with seasoning only |
| Lite Mild | 2/7 | Very Light | Slight warmth, not spicy | Beginners, sensitive stomachs | Small kick but smooth and easy |
| Mild | 3/7 | Light | Noticeable heat with balance | Most people | Mild burn that doesn’t overpower the meal |
| Medium | 4/7 | Moderate | Spicy + flavorful | Regular spice lovers | Heat builds after a few bites |
| Hot | 5/7 | Strong | Bold, peppery, intense | Hot chicken fans | Real burn and sweat-level spice |
| Extra Hot | 6/7 | Very Intense | Heavy heat, long-lasting | Experienced spice eaters | Strong burning sensation that lingers |
| Reaper (Waiver Required) | 7/7 | Extreme | Mostly heat-forward | Spice pros only | Face-flushing, mouth-on-fire heat + waiver required |