Quick answer: on the Dairy Queen menu a Medium Blizzard costs about $6.49, a Small Dipped Cone $3.79, a Medium Shake $5.29, a Double Original Cheeseburger $5.49 and the 4-Piece Chicken Strip Basket $6.99 (medians of 15 US restaurants, checked October 27, 2026).
Dairy Queen menu prices at a glance
The menu prices below are the typical (median) price at the restaurants we checked, with the lowest and highest price we saw. One item per size is shown for the treats, because DQ prices a Blizzard, cone, sundae or shake by size, not by flavor.
Dairy Queen menu prices: the favorites
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Mini) | $4.59 | $3.99 – $6.69 | 330 |
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Medium) | $6.49 | $5.79 – $9.49 | 820 |
| Vanilla Cone (Small) | $3.29 | $2.59 – $5.89 | 220 |
| Chocolate Dipped Cone (Small) | $3.79 | $3.09 – $6.19 | 320 |
| Hot Fudge Sundae (Medium) | $4.69 | $3.69 – $8.29 | 430 |
| Chocolate Shake (Medium) | $5.29 | $4.59 – $8.19 | 710 |
| Peanut Buster Parfait | $6.49 | $5.69 – $9.69 | 710 |
| Banana Split | $6.59 | $5.79 – $10.59 | 520 |
| Dilly Bar | $2.89 | $2.49 – $4.19 | 202 |
| Original Cheeseburger Stackburger (Double) | $5.49 | $4.99 – $6.49 | 570 |
| 4-Piece Chicken Strip Basket | $6.99 | $6.99 – $10.99 | 1,020 |
| Fries (Regular) | $3.69 | $2.99 – $3.99 | 280 |
| Classic Hot Dog | $3.49 | $2.99 – $3.99 | 330 |
| OREO Blizzard Cake (8 inch) | $34.99 | $29.99 – $45.99 | — |
Blizzard menu
The Blizzard is the item most people come for: soft serve blended with candy, cookies or pie pieces, served upside down. The Blizzard menu at the restaurants we checked had 14 classic flavors and 2 Royal Blizzards with a filled center, which cost more. All classic flavors share one price per size.
Blizzard Treat prices by size
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Mini) | $4.59 | $3.99 – $6.69 | 330 |
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Small) | $5.49 | $4.99 – $8.69 | 600 |
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Medium) | $6.49 | $5.79 – $9.49 | 820 |
| OREO Blizzard Treat (Large) | $7.39 | $6.59 – $10.39 | 1,050 |
| Royal New York Cheesecake Blizzard (Medium) | $6.49 | $6.49 | 1,040 |
Flavor list, calories by size and the fall 2026 Blizzard of the Month: Dairy Queen Blizzard flavors and sizes.
Cones, sundaes, shakes and novelties
The classic dessert menu is cheaper than the Blizzard: a Small Vanilla Cone costs $3.29 and dipping it in chocolate adds $0.50. Sundaes and shakes come in three sizes, a malt costs a little more than a shake, and the Dilly Bar, Buster Bar and DQ Sandwich are the grab-and-go novelties from the freezer.
Dessert menu: cones, sundaes and shakes
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Cone (Kids) | $2.49 | $1.79 – $3.59 | 160 |
| Vanilla Cone (Medium) | $3.79 | $3.09 – $6.89 | 320 |
| Chocolate Dipped Cone (Medium) | $4.49 | $3.69 – $7.29 | 460 |
| Hot Fudge Sundae (Small) | $3.99 | $3.19 – $7.49 | 300 |
| Hot Fudge Sundae (Large) | $5.29 | $4.29 – $8.89 | 610 |
| Chocolate Shake (Small) | $4.69 | $3.99 – $7.19 | 530 |
| Chocolate Shake (Large) | $5.99 | $5.29 – $9.19 | 920 |
| Chocolate Malt (Medium) | $5.38 | $5.38 | — |
| Brownie and OREO Cupfection | $6.89 | $5.99 – $9.69 | 720 |
| Buster Bar | $3.67 | $2.99 – $4.99 | 480 |
| DQ Sandwich | $2.99 | $1.99 – $3.89 | 180 |
| Non-Dairy Dilly Bar | $3.19 | $2.69 – $4.19 | 240 |
| Dilly Bar 6-pack | $13.99 | $10.99 – $17.49 | 1,210 |
All sizes and calories: Dairy Queen desserts.
DQ ice cream cakes
Dairy Queen cakes are layers of vanilla and chocolate soft serve with a crunch center; the Blizzard Cakes mix a Blizzard flavor into the layers. At the restaurants we checked an 8-inch OREO Blizzard Cake cost $34.99 and the 10-inch $39.94. Cakes can be ordered ahead for pickup in the DQ app, and an uploaded photo on the cake costs extra. More: Dairy Queen ice cream cake prices.
Burgers: Signature Stackburgers
The burger menu is built on the Signature Stackburger — a single, double or triple patty. The Original Cheeseburger is the cheapest at $4.19 for a single and $5.49 for a double; the FlameThrower (spicy) and Backyard Bacon Ranch cost more.
Burger prices
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Cheeseburger Stackburger (Single) | $4.19 | $3.19 – $4.99 | 370 |
| Original Cheeseburger Stackburger (Double) | $5.49 | $4.99 – $6.49 | 570 |
| Original Cheeseburger Stackburger (Triple) | $6.99 | $6.09 – $7.99 | 760 |
| FlameThrower Stackburger (Double) | $6.09 | $6.09 | 720 |
| Backyard Bacon Ranch Stackburger (Double) | $6.79 | $6.79 | 820 |
| Cheese Deluxe Stackburger (Double) | $5.99 | $5.99 | 620 |
Calories and combos: Dairy Queen burgers.
Chicken strips, hot dogs and sides
The Chicken Strip Basket is DQ's best-known food: hand-breaded strips with fries, Texas toast and country gravy. The 4-piece costs $6.99, and the FlameThrower version with spicy sauce is the same price. Hot dogs start at $3.49, and the sides are fries, onion rings, cheese curds and pretzel sticks.
Chicken, hot dogs and sides
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Piece Chicken Strip Basket | $6.99 | $6.99 – $10.99 | 1,020 |
| 6-Piece Chicken Strip Basket | $11.49 | $9.49 – $13.19 | 1,300 |
| Original Chicken Strip Sandwich | $5.99 | $5.99 – $6.99 | 550 |
| FlameThrower Chicken Strip Sandwich | $5.99 | $5.99 – $6.99 | 530 |
| Crispy Chicken Strips Salad Bowl | $8.49 | $6.99 – $10.99 | — |
| Classic Hot Dog | $3.49 | $2.99 – $3.99 | 330 |
| Chili Cheese Dog | $4.29 | $3.67 – $5.79 | 420 |
| Wild Alaskan Fish Sandwich | $5.69 | $4.69 – $6.79 | 420 |
| Fries (Regular) | $3.69 | $2.99 – $3.99 | 280 |
| Fries (Large) | $4.39 | $3.99 – $4.99 | 450 |
| Onion Rings (Regular) | $4.29 | $4.29 | 290 |
| Cheese Curds (Regular) | $4.99 | $4.99 | 500 |
| Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso | $3.64 | $3.29 – $4.29 | 330 |
More on strips and sauces: Dairy Queen chicken strips.
Dairy Queen deals and value menu
DQ's value menu is a short list of fixed-price deals, and the price is set by the restaurant. At most restaurants we checked the Cheeseburger Meal Deal cost $7.00, the 4-Piece Chicken Strip Basket deal $6.99 and the Mix & Match menu $5.00.
Dairy Queen deals
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeseburger Meal Deal | $7.00 | $5.01 – $8.00 | 390 |
| 3-Piece Chicken Strip Meal Deal | $7.00 | $5.01 – $9.00 | 430 |
| $6.99 4-Piece Chicken Strip Basket | $6.99 | $6.99 | 740 |
| Mix & Match | $5.00 | $5.00 – $8.00 | — |
| $3 Small DQ Coffee Cooler | $3.00 | $3.00 | 470 |
What is in each deal and the best buys per dollar: Dairy Queen deals.
Combos, kids' meals and drinks
A combo adds fries and a medium drink to a burger or sandwich; the Original Chicken Strip Sandwich Combo costs $9.89. Kids' meals cost $6.29 with a drink and a small treat. On the drink menu a medium fountain drink is $2.99, and the Misty Slush and Coffee Coolers are the frozen drinks.
Combos, kids' meals and drinks
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Chicken Strip Sandwich Combo | $9.89 | $7.40 – $12.99 | 550 |
| Wild Alaskan Fish Sandwich Combo | $9.69 | $6.40 – $11.99 | 420 |
| Classic Hot Dog Combo | $6.99 | $5.00 – $9.99 | 330 |
| Kids' Chicken Strips Meal | $6.29 | $4.99 – $7.49 | 240 |
| Kids' Hot Dog Meal | $6.29 | $4.99 – $7.49 | 330 |
| Fountain Soft Drink (Medium) | $2.99 | $2.39 – $4.49 | — |
| Misty Slush (Medium) | $3.39 | $3.39 | 260 |
| DQ Coffee Cooler (Medium) | $4.39 | $4.39 | — |
| DQ Lemonade Cooler (Medium) | $3.99 | $3.99 | 540 |
| Bottled Water | $2.79 | $1.99 – $3.99 | 0 |
Kids' meals · Dairy Queen drinks.
The Texas Dairy Queen menu
In Texas the menu is different. Texas DQ restaurants sell the Hungr-Buster burger line, Country Baskets and Texas T-Brand Tacos instead of Stackburgers and Chicken Strip Baskets, and their prices are not part of the national figures on this page. From the menu of 2127 Fort Worth Ave in Dallas, TX:
Texas Dairy Queen menu prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hungr-Buster | $4.99 |
| Bacon Cheese Hungr-Buster | $6.99 |
| BeltBuster | $6.99 |
| Triple-Buster with Cheese | $8.99 |
| Hungr-Buster Jr. | $4.59 |
| Hungr-Buster Combo | $9.29 |
| Dude Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich | $6.99 |
| Patty Melt on Texas Toast | $6.99 |
| Texas T-Brand Tacos w/Drink (3) | $10.29 |
| Fritos Chili Pie | $6.79 |
| Kids' Chicken Tenders | $6.59 |
| Basket and Blizzard Bundle | $11.99 |
| Peanut Buster Parfait | $6.99 |
| Banana Split | $6.99 |
| OREO Blizzard (Medium) | $5.79 |
Cheapest items on the menu
For under $4 you can get 15 items at the typical Dairy Queen. Treats win on price: the Kids' Cone ($2.49), the Dilly Bar ($2.89) and the Mini Blizzard ($4.59) are the low-cost picks, while a hot dog ($3.49) or a single Original Cheeseburger ($4.19) is the cheap food.
Dairy Queen menu prices by city
We compare cities with one order that every DQ sells, including the treat-only shops: a Medium Blizzard, a Small Dipped Cone, a Medium Sundae, a Medium Shake and a medium drink. The menu is cheapest in the Midwest and dearest around Los Angeles and New York.
Dairy Queen price index by city
| Rank | City | Basket total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus, OH | $20.95 |
| 2 | Chicago area, IL | $21.35 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $21.35 |
| 4 | Phoenix, AZ | $21.55 |
| 5 | Nashville, TN | $21.65 |
| 6 | Indianapolis, IN | $22.75 |
| 7 | Denver, CO | $23.05 |
| 8 | Detroit area, MI | $23.65 |
| 9 | Kansas City, MO | $24.25 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $26.85 |
| 11 | Los Angeles area, CA | $27.15 |
| 12 | New York area (North Jersey) | $27.85 |
Menu prices by city
| City | OREO Blizzard Treat (Medium) | Chocolate Dipped Cone (Small) | Chocolate Shake (Medium) | 4-Piece Chicken Strip Basket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $7.99 | $4.49 | $6.99 | $10.99 |
| Chicago area, IL | $5.89 | $3.39 | $4.99 | $6.99 |
| Columbus, OH | $6.29 | $3.09 | $4.89 | $6.99 |
| Denver, CO | $6.19 | $3.79 | $5.19 | $6.99 |
| Detroit area, MI | $6.49 | $3.79 | $5.49 | $6.99 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $6.19 | $3.79 | $5.29 | $6.99 |
| Kansas City, MO | $6.69 | $4.29 | $5.69 | $6.99 |
| Los Angeles area, CA | $7.19 | $4.59 | $6.29 | — |
| Minneapolis, MN | $5.79 | $3.49 | $4.79 | $6.99 |
| Nashville, TN | $5.99 | $3.49 | $5.19 | $6.99 |
| New York area (North Jersey) | $7.19 | $5.09 | $6.29 | — |
| Phoenix, AZ | $6.59 | $3.09 | $4.59 | $6.99 |
Restaurant by restaurant: Dairy Queen prices by city.
Calories on the Dairy Queen menu
The calorie range is wide. A Kids' Cone has 160 calories and a Small Vanilla Cone 220, while a Large Blizzard reaches 1,050 and the 6-Piece Chicken Strip Basket 1,300. For allergens and gluten, see Dairy Queen nutrition; lighter picks are on the low calorie DQ menu.
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How to pay less at Dairy Queen
- Use the DQ app: deals and rewards there are only for app orders, and the app shows your restaurant's own prices.
- Check the DQ Value section first: the Cheeseburger Meal Deal is $7.00 and the 4-Piece Chicken Strip Basket $6.99 at most restaurants.
- Size down the Blizzard: a Small costs $1.00 less than a Medium at the typical restaurant.
- Buy novelties in 6-packs for home: six Dilly Bars cost $13.99 against $17.34 one by one.
How we collected the Dairy Queen menu prices
On October 27, 2026 we read the pickup menus that 15 Dairy Queen restaurants publish in DQ's ordering system (dairyqueen.com and the DQ app) — one or two restaurants in each of 12 metro areas outside Texas. Sized items were read per size. The typical price is the median of those restaurants; city figures use the lowest price we found in each city. Calories are from Dairy Queen's US nutrition information. Texas DQ is shown separately because it runs its own menu.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Blizzard at Dairy Queen?
A Medium Blizzard costs $6.49 at the typical restaurant we checked; Mini $4.59, Small $5.49 and Large $7.39. The cheapest Medium was $5.79 and the dearest $9.49. More: Blizzard flavors and sizes.
What is the cheapest thing on the Dairy Queen menu?
Among treats, the Kids' Vanilla Cone at $2.49 and the Dilly Bar at $2.89. Among food, the Classic Hot Dog ($3.49). In all, 15 food and treat items cost under $4 at the typical restaurant.
How much is a Chicken Strip Basket at DQ?
The 4-Piece Chicken Strip Basket with fries, Texas toast and gravy costs $6.99 at most restaurants — DQ promotes it at a fixed $6.99. The 6-Piece Basket is $11.49.
How much is a Dairy Queen ice cream cake?
An 8-inch OREO Blizzard Cake costs $34.99 and a 10-inch one $39.94 at the typical restaurant ($29.99 – $45.99 for the 8-inch). Details: DQ ice cream cake prices.
Are Dairy Queen prices the same everywhere?
No. Almost every DQ is franchised and the owner sets prices. Our five-treat order cost $20.95 in Columbus and $27.85 in New York area (North Jersey).
Why is the Dairy Queen menu different in Texas?
Texas restaurants are run under the Texas Dairy Queen operators' own menu: Hungr-Buster burgers, Steak Finger and Chicken Tender Country Baskets, Texas T-Brand Tacos. We kept Texas out of the national prices and show it separately below.
What time does Dairy Queen open and close?
Most of the 239 restaurants we looked up open at 10:30 AM on weekdays and close at 10:00 PM. Full schedule: Dairy Queen hours.
Does Dairy Queen serve breakfast?
Only some restaurants do, and breakfast items were not on the online menus we read in the evening, so we do not list breakfast prices. Check the DQ app for your restaurant.
Are these the prices in the restaurant?
Yes. They come from Dairy Queen's own ordering menus (dairyqueen.com and the DQ app), which show each restaurant's own counter prices. Sales tax is added at checkout; delivery apps charge more.