Dairy Queen dessert menu prices
DQ's dessert menu is priced by size, and each step up costs well under a dollar at most restaurants. The typical prices across the dessert menu:
Dairy Queen desserts: one size of each
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Chocolate Malt (Medium) | $5.38 | $5.38 | — |
| Peanut Buster Parfait | $6.49 | $5.69 – $9.69 | 710 |
| Banana Split | $6.59 | $5.79 – $10.59 | 520 |
| Brownie and OREO Cupfection | $6.89 | $5.99 – $9.69 | 720 |
| Buster Bar | $3.67 | $2.99 – $4.99 | 480 |
| Dilly Bar | $2.89 | $2.49 – $4.19 | 202 |
Cones and Dipped Cones
The vanilla soft-serve cone is the original DQ dessert and still the cheapest: $2.49 for a Kids' Cone. Dipping it in the chocolate coating that hardens into a shell adds $0.50 on a Small. Some restaurants also offer chocolate or swirl soft serve and seasonal dips.
Dessert prices: cones and Dipped Cones by size
| Size | Vanilla Cone | Calories | Dipped Cone | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids | $2.49 | 160 | $2.69 | 200 |
| Small | $3.29 | 220 | $3.79 | 320 |
| Medium | $3.79 | 320 | $4.49 | 460 |
| Large | $4.39 | 450 | $4.89 | 640 |
Sundaes, shakes and malts
A sundae is soft serve with a topping — hot fudge, chocolate, caramel, strawberry or cherry — and the topping does not change the price. Shakes come in the same three sizes; a malt adds malted milk powder for a few cents more.
Dessert prices: sundaes and shakes by size
| Size | Sundae | Calories (hot fudge) | Shake | Calories (chocolate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $3.99 | 300 | $4.69 | 530 |
| Medium | $4.69 | 430 | $5.29 | 710 |
| Large | $5.29 | 610 | $5.99 | 920 |
Peanut Buster Parfait, Banana Split and Cupfection
These are the dessert menu's built treats. The Peanut Buster Parfait layers soft serve, hot fudge and peanuts ($6.49, 710 calories); the Banana Split has strawberry, chocolate and pineapple toppings on a split banana ($6.59); the Cupfection is a layered cup with brownie and OREO pieces ($6.89).
Peanut Buster Parfait, Banana Split, Cupfection
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peanut Buster Parfait | $6.49 | $5.69 – $9.69 | 710 |
| Banana Split | $6.59 | $5.79 – $10.59 | 520 |
| Brownie and OREO Cupfection | $6.89 | $5.99 – $9.69 | 720 |
Dilly Bar, Buster Bar and DQ Sandwich
The novelties are made in the restaurant and sold from the freezer, one at a time or in 6-packs. A 6-pack of Dilly Bars costs $13.99, which is $2.33 a bar against $2.89 for one.
Freezer desserts: Dairy Queen novelties
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilly Bar | $2.89 | $2.49 – $4.19 | 202 |
| Non-Dairy Dilly Bar | $3.19 | $2.69 – $4.19 | 240 |
| Buster Bar | $3.67 | $2.99 – $4.99 | 480 |
| DQ Sandwich | $2.99 | $1.99 – $3.89 | 180 |
| Dilly Bar 6-pack | $13.99 | $10.99 – $17.49 | 1,210 |
| Buster Bar 6-pack | $15.99 | $14.99 – $22.49 | 2,880 |
| DQ Sandwich 6-pack | $13.94 | $9.99 – $17.39 | 1,100 |
Dessert prices by city
The lowest price we found in each city for the cone, sundae and shake:
Desserts by city
| City | Vanilla Cone (Small) | Chocolate Dipped Cone (Small) | Hot Fudge Sundae (Medium) | Chocolate Shake (Medium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $2.99 | $4.49 | $4.99 | $6.99 |
| Chicago area, IL | $2.79 | $3.39 | $4.49 | $4.99 |
| Columbus, OH | $2.59 | $3.09 | $3.69 | $4.89 |
| Denver, CO | $3.29 | $3.79 | $4.69 | $5.19 |
| Detroit area, MI | $3.39 | $3.79 | $4.69 | $5.49 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $3.29 | $3.79 | $4.69 | $5.29 |
| Kansas City, MO | $2.89 | $4.29 | $4.79 | $5.69 |
| Los Angeles area, CA | $3.99 | $4.59 | $5.59 | $6.29 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $3.19 | $3.49 | $4.39 | $4.79 |
| Nashville, TN | $2.89 | $3.49 | $4.09 | $5.19 |
| New York area (North Jersey) | $4.09 | $5.09 | $5.49 | $6.29 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $2.74 | $3.09 | $4.49 | $4.59 |
Dessert calories
Dairy Queen desserts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Cone (Kids) | 160 | 4 g | 4 g | 25 g | 65 mg |
| Vanilla Cone (Small) | 220 | 6 g | 7 g | 34 g | 90 mg |
| Chocolate Dipped Cone (Small) | 320 | 6 g | 15 g | 40 g | 95 mg |
| Hot Fudge Sundae (Small) | 300 | 6 g | 10 g | 46 g | 125 mg |
| Chocolate Shake (Small) | 530 | 13 g | 19 g | 77 g | 220 mg |
| Peanut Buster Parfait | 710 | 17 g | 31 g | 95 g | 340 mg |
| Banana Split | 520 | 9 g | 14 g | 94 g | 150 mg |
| Brownie and OREO Cupfection | 720 | 10 g | 23 g | 122 g | 330 mg |
| Dilly Bar | 202 | 3 g | 12 g | 21 g | 50 mg |
| Buster Bar | 480 | — g | — g | — g | — mg |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a cone at Dairy Queen?
A Vanilla Cone costs $2.49 in the kids' size, $3.29 Small, $3.79 Medium and $4.39 Large at the typical restaurant.
How much is a Dipped Cone?
The chocolate Dipped Cone is $3.79 for a Small and $4.49 for a Medium — about $0.50 more than the plain cone.
How much is a sundae at Dairy Queen?
Small $3.99, Medium $4.69, Large $5.29. Hot fudge, chocolate, caramel, strawberry and cherry toppings cost the same.
How much is a shake at Dairy Queen?
Small $4.69, Medium $5.29, Large $5.99. A malt costs a little more — $5.38 for a Medium where we read it.
How much is a Dilly Bar?
$2.89 each or $13.99 for a 6-pack at the typical restaurant. The Non-Dairy Dilly Bar is $3.19.
What is the cheapest dessert at Dairy Queen?
The Kids' Vanilla Cone at $2.49, then the Kids' Dipped Cone ($2.69) and the Dilly Bar ($2.89).
Which Dairy Queen dessert has the fewest calories?
The Kids' Vanilla Cone with 160 calories. A DQ Sandwich has 180 and a Small Vanilla Cone 220.
Is there a dairy-free dessert at DQ?
The Non-Dairy Dilly Bar ($3.19) is the one dairy-free treat on the menus we read; everything made with soft serve contains milk.