Dairy Queen Shakes Menu with Prices Updated 2026

Dairy Queen offers thick and creamy shakes with classic and specialty flavors for every taste. You can choose from traditional favorites like Chocolate Shake or Malt to special creamy options at any DQ location. For more menu items beyond shakes, visit the complete Dairy Queen menu page for additional choices. Shakes are a popular item on the Dairy Queen menu. This guide covers shake ingredients, current prices, calorie information, new flavors, and how to customize your order.

Dairy Queen shakes come in multiple classic flavors made with premium soft serve. Each shake can be ordered as a regular shake or upgraded to a malt by adding malted milk powder for extra richness. Prices range from $3.49 to $3.99 for medium sizes, with small and large options also available at most locations.

Flavor (Medium)	Calories	Total Fat	Sugar	Protein
Vanilla	680	22g	98g	15g
Chocolate	720	23g	105g	16g
Strawberry	690	22g	100g	15g
Hot Fudge	750	26g	108g	16g
Caramel	740	25g	110g	15g

The Orange Cream Flavored Shake stands out as one of DQ’s most distinctive shake options. This shake blends vanilla soft serve with tangy orange flavoring and comes topped with whipped cream for added sweetness. If you’re craving something with mix-ins and chunks, the Blizzard Menu offers a thick, spoon-able alternative with countless flavor combinations. For smaller portion options perfect for children, check the Dairy Queen Kids Menu which features kid-sized servings.

Dairy Queen regularly introduces new shake flavors to keep the menu fresh. The Caramel Mocha Chip Shake combines caramel sauce, coffee flavoring, and chocolate chips with smooth soft serve and was added recently. Check out Icy Cold Beverages for more refreshing drink options on warm days. Dairy Queen also rotates special seasonal shakes throughout the year. Recent limited-time flavors include:

• Pumpkin Pie (Fall)
• Mint Chocolate (Winter/Spring)
• Peanut Butter (Various periods)
• Cotton Candy (Summer)
• Raspberry (Summer)

These seasonal shakes typically cost $0.30 to $0.60 more than regular flavors and stay available for 6-12 weeks.

Dairy Queen lets you customize shakes to match your taste preferences. Select from multiple mix-ins and toppings to create a personalized shake experience.

Mix-In Options:

Available mix-in choices include:

• Candy pieces (Oreo, Reese’s, M&M’s, Butterfinger)
• Cookie dough chunks
• Brownie pieces
• Banana slices
• Peanut butter

Topping Additions:

• Whipped cream (comes standard on most shakes)
• Extra fudge or caramel drizzle
• Sprinkles
• Cherry

Most locations charge $0.50 to $1.00 per additional mix-in.

Nutritional Information and Calories

Nutrition details show what’s inside each shake flavor including calories, sugar, fat, and protein amounts. The table below lists complete nutritional information for each medium-sized shake. 

If you want morning options at DQ, check the Dairy Queen Breakfast Menu for full nutritional information on breakfast items.

Flavor (Medium)	Calories	Total Fat	Sugar	Protein
Vanilla	680	22g	98g	15g
Chocolate	720	23g	105g	16g
Strawberry	690	22g	100g	15g
Hot Fudge	750	26g	108g	16g
Caramel	740	25g	110g	15g

Dairy Queen serves both shakes and malts on the menu. Malts include malted milk powder mixed in during preparation. This adds extra thickness with a slightly nutty and toasted taste. The main difference is the malt powder, which changes both flavor and texture while costing only $0.30 to $0.50 more.

Feature	Shake	Malt
Base	Soft serve + milk	Soft serve + milk + malt powder
Texture	Thick	Slightly thicker
Flavor	Pure flavor profile	Toasted, complex notes
Price	Standard	+$0.30 to $0.50
Calories (Medium Vanilla)	680	710
Best For	Classic milkshake taste	Vintage soda fountain experience

Dairy Queen offers both shakes and Blizzards as frozen dessert options. Shakes blend soft serve with milk creating a drinkable treat, while Blizzards use only soft serve without milk for a thicker consistency. Shakes are smooth and sippable through a straw, whereas Blizzards contain chunky mix-ins and require a spoon. The key difference is shakes are liquid desserts while blizzards are spoonable treats with candy and cookie pieces mixed throughout.

Feature	Shake	Blizzard
Base	Soft serve + milk	Soft serve (no milk)
Flavor Varieties	5 permanent + seasonal	20+ permanent flavors
Texture	Thick, liquid	Very thick, spoonable
Consistency	Drinkable through a straw	Requires a spoon
Mix-Ins	Blended completely smooth	Chunky pieces throughout
Calories (Medium Vanilla)	680	730-900 (varies by mix-ins)
Best For	Drinking on the go	Spoon dessert experience

What Makes DQ Shakes Special?

The signature smooth and thick consistency from mixing soft serve with milk and flavor syrups topped with whipped cream makes Dairy Queen shakes stand out.

Tips for Ordering Shakes

• Request extra thickness and they’ll use more soft serve making it thick enough to eat with a spoon
• Specify whether you want mix-ins blended smooth or kept in chunks
• Consider ordering as a malt since the malted milk powder creates a unique taste
• Request less whipped cream to reduce calories by approximately 50
• Get a small shake in a medium cup to prevent spills while carrying

Dairy Queen provides multiple shake flavors ranging from traditional options to specialty choices. Whether you prefer classic Chocolate or the specialty Orange Cream shake, there are options for every taste. Shakes come in Mini, Small, Medium, and Large sizes with prices from $3.49 to $3.99, and you can customize them with mix-ins or upgrade to malts for $0.30 to $0.50 extra. Visit your local Dairy Queen location to try their thick and creamy shakes today.