Small Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Cauli Mac
Creamy mac & cheese over crinkle-cut fries, topped with breaded Cauli Bites, ranch, and spicy buffalo sauce. The small plant-based buffalo cauli mac — comfort food with a kick. Vegetarian.
About the Small Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Cauli Mac
The Small Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Cauli Mac is Dave's plant-based comfort-food mashup: a base of crinkle-cut fries layered with creamy mac & cheese, crowned with breaded Cauli Bites, then finished with cool ranch and tangy spicy buffalo sauce. It's the small size — a rich, indulgent solo plate or a shareable starter.
At roughly 760 calories and $6.99, the small balances three crave-worthy textures: crispy fries, creamy mac, and crunchy cauliflower bites, all tied together by the buffalo-and-ranch combo. The ranch cools the buffalo heat, making it approachable. Vegetarian but not vegan, since the mac & cheese, cheese, batter, and ranch contain dairy and egg.
What's Included the Small Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Cauli Mac
Mac & Cheese
Creamy, cheesy mac forms the comfort-food heart of the dish, layered over the fries.
Crinkle-Cut Fries
A base of crispy crinkle-cut fries adds a second starchy, salty layer under the mac.
Cauli Bites
Breaded, fried cauliflower bites on top add crunch and a plant-based protein hit.
Ranch & Spicy Buffalo Sauce
Tangy spicy buffalo sauce brings the heat; cool ranch balances it. Drizzled over the whole plate.
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 Cauli Bites on top — all seven levels at no charge, layered on the buffalo heat.
Plant-Based Buffalo Mac
Cauliflower bites in place of chicken. Vegetarian (contains dairy & egg).
Dial the Buffalo Sauce
Ask for extra buffalo for more tang and heat, or extra ranch to cool it down.
Add More Cauli Bites
Pile on extra bites for more crunch and protein over the mac.
Size Up
Upgrade to the Regular or Large for more mac, more fries, and more bites.
Best Pairings
Kale Slaw
A cool, tangy side that cuts through the rich mac and buffalo sauce.
Best Contrast
Dave's Sauce
A side of the creamy signature dip adds another cooling option alongside the ranch.
Add-On
Cauli Slider
Add a Cauli Slider to turn the buffalo mac into a full plant-based meal.
Make It a MealFrequently Asked Questions
What's in the Small Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Cauli Mac?
Creamy mac & cheese over crinkle-cut fries, topped with breaded Cauli Bites and finished with ranch and spicy buffalo sauce.
Is the Small Buffalo Cauli Mac vegan?
No. It's vegetarian but not vegan — the mac & cheese, batter on the Cauli Bites, and ranch all contain dairy and egg.
How much does the Small Buffalo Cauli Mac cost?
The small size costs $6.99 at most Dave's Hot Chicken locations in 2026.
How many calories are in the Small Buffalo Cauli Mac?
The small size contains approximately 760 calories, including the mac & cheese, fries, and Cauli Bites.
How spicy is the buffalo cauli mac?
The spicy buffalo sauce provides a tangy, moderate heat, balanced by cool ranch. You can also set the Cauli Bites' own spice level on top, from No Spice to Reaper.
Is the Buffalo Cauli Mac gluten-free?
No. The mac pasta and the Cauli Bites' breading contain wheat, and the fries share fryer space with breaded items, so it's not gluten-free.
