Dairy Queen Menu Prices

Last updated: October 2026 · Prices compiled Oct 2026 from multiple US menu trackers (allfoodmenuprices.org, dairyqueenmenuprices.us, fastfoodmenuprices.com) cross-checked against live franchise menus (hub.biz); DQ is ~99% franchised so prices vary by location. Calories from official Dairy Queen nutrition information via the same trackers.

Dairy Queen is the home of the Blizzard, a thick blended soft-serve treat served upside-down since 1985. Its Grill & Chill locations also serve burgers, chicken strip baskets, and hot dogs.

Quick answer: The $5 Buck Lunch (weekdays 11am–4pm) is the cheapest full meal at $5.00. Most burger or chicken combos with fries and a drink run $7–$9, while Blizzards range from $4.99 (Mini) to $7.79 (Large).

Dairy Queen Prices at a Glance

Cheapest item: Arctic Rush (Small) — $1.69
Most expensive: OREO Blizzard Cake — $35.99
Average combo: $8.49
Best value pick: $5 Buck Lunch — burger or strips + fries + drink, weekdays 11am–4pm

Blizzard Treats

Item	Price	Calories	Description
OREO Cookie Blizzard	$4.99 – $7.79	790	DQ's best-selling Blizzard — Oreo cookie pieces blended into vanilla soft serve.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard	$4.99 – $7.79	820	Reese's peanut butter cups swirled into thick vanilla soft serve.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard	$4.99 – $7.79	1030	Chocolate chip cookie dough chunks with cocoa fudge in soft serve.
M&M's Milk Chocolate Candies Blizzard	$4.99 – $7.79	880	M&M's milk chocolate candies mixed into vanilla soft serve.
Butterfinger Blizzard	$4.99 – $7.79	800	Butterfinger candy bar pieces blended with vanilla soft serve.
Heath Blizzard	$4.99 – $7.79	880	Toffee-studded Heath bar bits in creamy vanilla soft serve.
S'mores Blizzard	$4.99 – $7.79	1050	Graham cracker, marshmallow, and chocolate in one campfire-style treat.
Cotton Candy Blizzard	$4.99 – $7.79	870	Sweet pink-and-blue cotton candy flavor mixed into soft serve.
Choco Brownie Extreme Blizzard	$4.99 – $7.79	980	Chewy brownie pieces, chocolate chunks, and cocoa fudge in soft serve.
Mint OREO Blizzard	$4.99 – $7.79	880	Cool mint soft serve loaded with Oreo cookie pieces.
Royal New York Cheesecake Blizzard	$5.99 – $8.79	1040	Royal Blizzard with a strawberry-filled center and cheesecake pieces.
Turtle Pecan Cluster Blizzard	$4.99 – $7.79	900	Pecans, caramel, and chocolate clusters in vanilla soft serve.

Burgers & Sandwiches

Item	Price	Description
1/4 lb Cheese GrillBurger	$5.49	Quarter-pound beef patty with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion on a toasted bun.
1/2 lb Cheese GrillBurger	$6.99	Two quarter-pound beef patties with melted cheese and classic burger toppings.
1/3 lb Double with Cheese	$4.49	Two seasoned beef patties with cheese, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
FlameThrower GrillBurger	$6.54	Two beef patties with pepper jack, jalapeño bacon, and fiery FlameThrower sauce.
Chili Cheese Dog	$3.90	Grilled hot dog topped with DQ chili and melted cheese.

Chicken

Item	Price	Description
Chicken Strip Basket (4 pc)	$6.99 – $7.49	Four all-white-meat chicken tenderloins with fries, Texas toast, and a dipping sauce.
Chicken Strip Basket (6 pc)	$8.49	Six all-white-meat chicken tenderloins with fries, Texas toast, and a dipping sauce.
Chicken BLT Salad	$6.19	Crispy or grilled chicken strips over garden greens with your choice of dressing.
Crispy Chicken Wrap	$1.89	Crispy chicken, lettuce, tomato, and ranch wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Value Meals

Item	Price	Description
$5 Buck Lunch – Deluxe Cheeseburger	$5.00	Weekday 11am–4pm lunch deal: burger, fries, and a drink for one price.
$5 Buck Lunch – Chicken Strip (3 pc)	$5.00	Weekday 11am–4pm lunch deal: 3 chicken strips, fries, and a drink.
$5 Buck Lunch – Crispy Chicken Wrap	$5.00	Weekday 11am–4pm lunch deal: crispy chicken wrap, fries, and a drink.
$5 Buck Lunch – KC BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger	$5.00	Weekday 11am–4pm lunch deal: BBQ bacon cheeseburger, fries, and a drink.

Sides

Item	Price	Description
Fries (Regular)	$2.19 – $3.09	Hot, crispy golden fries in a regular basket.
Fries (Large)	$2.69 – $3.44	A shareable large basket of hot, crispy fries.
Onion Rings (Regular)	$2.49 – $3.44	Golden-fried onion rings with a light, crunchy batter.
Cheese Curds (Regular)	$3.29 – $4.24	Battered and fried cheese curds, crisp outside and melty inside.
Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso	$2.86	Warm soft pretzel sticks served with zesty queso dip.

Ice Cream Cones & Sundaes

Item	Price	Calories	Description
Vanilla Cone (Small)	$2.49	160	The classic vanilla soft serve cone with the signature curl on top.
Chocolate Dipped Cone (Small)	$2.99	320	Vanilla soft serve dipped in a crunchy chocolate coating.
Hot Fudge Sundae (Small)	$3.49	300	Vanilla soft serve covered in warm hot fudge.
Strawberry Sundae (Small)	$3.20	240	Vanilla soft serve topped with sweet strawberry topping.
Caramel Sundae (Small)	$3.00	300	Vanilla soft serve with a rich caramel drizzle.
Peanut Buster Parfait	$4.50	710	Layers of soft serve, hot fudge, and roasted peanuts.
Banana Split	$4.99	520	Soft serve with banana, three toppings, whipped cream, and a cherry.
Dilly Bar	$2.15	220	Round ice cream bar on a stick dipped in chocolate coating.
Buster Bar	$2.75	480	Layers of vanilla soft serve, fudge, and peanuts dipped in chocolate.
DQ Sandwich	$2.29	190	Vanilla soft serve sandwiched between two chocolate wafers.

Shakes & Malts

Item	Price	Calories	Description
Classic Shake (Medium)	$3.89	710	Thick hand-spun shake in chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry.
Mocha MooLatte (Medium)	$3.99		Blended coffee and vanilla soft serve for a frosty caffeine kick.
Arctic Rush (Medium)	$1.99		Frozen slush in cherry, grape, blue raspberry, or strawberry kiwi.
Premium Fruit Smoothie (Medium)	$3.49		Real fruit blended into a thick smoothie, mango pineapple and strawberry banana among the flavors.

Cakes

Item	Price	Description
DQ Round Cake (8 in)	$22.99	Classic DQ round cake with fudge and crunch center, serves 8–10.
DQ Sheet Cake (1/4)	$30.99	Quarter-sheet cake for parties, serves 16–20.
OREO Blizzard Cake	$35.99	Blizzard cake loaded with Oreo pieces and a fudge-crunch center.

Popular at Dairy Queen

OREO Cookie Blizzard $4.99 – $7.79 The best-selling Blizzard flavor since the line launched in 1985.

Chicken Strip Basket (4 pc) $6.99 – $7.49 DQ's most popular hot-food item — all-tenderloin strips with fries, Texas toast, and a dip.

FlameThrower GrillBurger $6.54 The spiciest burger on the menu, with jalapeño bacon and pepper jack.

Dilly Bar $2.15 A DQ classic since 1955 — cheap, nostalgic, and only 220 calories.

Dairy Queen Menu FAQs

Does Dairy Queen still have the $5 Buck Lunch in 2026?

Yes — the $5 Buck Lunch runs weekdays 11am–4pm and includes your choice of a Deluxe Cheeseburger, 3-pc chicken strips, crispy chicken wrap, or KC BBQ bacon cheeseburger with fries and a drink.

What is the cheapest meal at Dairy Queen?

The cheapest full hot meal is the $5 Buck Lunch at $5.00; otherwise a 4-pc Chicken Strip Basket or burger combo with fries and a drink usually runs $7.49–$9.49.

How much does a Blizzard cost in 2026?

A regular-size Blizzard typically runs $4.99 for a Mini up to $7.79 for a Large, depending on flavor and location. Royal Blizzards with a filled center cost about $1 more.

Why do DQ prices vary so much by location?

Prices are set by franchise owners, so they differ by state and even by store. Expect to pay $0.50–$1.00 more in the Northeast, California, and Hawaii than in the Midwest or South.

Is the upside-down Blizzard thing real?

By tradition, a Blizzard is thick enough to be served upside-down — if it ever falls out, many stores will remake it free.

Prices may vary by location.