The Best Dairy Queen Items to Order
Dairy Queen is more than just a place to get ice cream. It’s a veritable haven for fast food lovers looking for delicious and reasonably priced food.
The Dairy Queen menu offers a wide variety of items, including the famous Blizzards, juicy burgers, and many other delectable treats.
But with so many items to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start.
That’s why we’ve put together this ranked list of the best Dairy Queen menu items to order.
So next time you find yourself at DQ, use our list to find your new favorite at this popular fast food chain.
We have also included the nutritional information for each menu item, so you can make informed decisions.
26. Chocolate Dipped Cone
This list would not be complete without the classic Dairy Queen Chocolate Dipped cone.
It’s a simple but delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion.
This decadent chocolate coating pairs perfectly with their creamy vanilla soft serve – a classic flavor combo that never gets old.
For an extra crunch, you can also get it in a waffle cone.
Nutritional Information:
- Kid’s: 200 calories, 4g protein, 28g carbohydrates, 9g fat
- Small: 320 calories, 6g protein, 40g carbohydrates, 15g fat
- Medium: 460 calories, 9g protein, 58g carbohydrates, 22g fat
- Large: 640 calories, 13g protein, 81g carbohydrates, 30g fat
25. Hot Fudge Sundae
Dairy Queen’s Hot Fudge Sundae is a rich, sweet treat that has been around for many years.
Their famous vanilla soft-serve ice cream mixed with hot fudge sauce creates a fantastic combination of flavors.
Adding nuts to the sundae not only provides a crunchy contrast but also helps to balance out the sweetness.
If you’re not fond of hot fudge, no problem!
You can swap it out for strawberry, pineapple, caramel, peanut butter, or chocolate sauce.
Nutritional Information:
- Small: 320 calories, 6g protein, 46g carbohydrates, 10g fat
- Medium: 430 calories, 9g protein, 66g carbohydrates, 15g fat
- Large: 610 calories, 13g protein, 93g carbohydrates, 21g fat
24. Strawberry Shake
The Strawberry Shake from Dairy Queen is our favorite classic.
DQ offers many shake flavors, including chocolate, banana, caramel, peanut butter, and hot fudge.
If you can’t decide on one flavor – no worries!
You can always request mixing them up.
Our next favorite combination is the strawberry banana shake, followed by the peanut butter caramel shake.
Nutritional Information:
- Small: 490 calories, 13g protein, 68g carbohydrates, 19g fat
- Medium: 630 calories, 16g protein, 92g carbohydrates, 23g fat
- Large: 800 calories, 21g protein, 120g carbohydrates, 27g fat
23. OREO Hot Cocoa Blizzard
If you love hot cocoa and cookies, you’ll love the OREO Hot Cocoa Blizzard Treat from Dairy Queen.
This winter favorite is made with rich chocolate soft-serve and pieces of OREO cookie blended throughout.
It’s finished with a drizzle of marshmallow topping for a touch of sweetness.
Snickers fans rejoice! Dairy Queen offers a Snicker Brownie Blizzard Treat as an alternative.
- Nutritional Information:
- Mini: 470 calories, 8g protein, 63g carbohydrates, 21g fat
- Small: 800 calories, 14g protein, 111g carbohydrates, 35g fat
- Medium: 1050 calories, 19g protein, 147g carbohydrates, 45g fat
- Large: 1390 calories, 24g protein, 195g carbohydrates, 60g fat
22. Chili Cheese Dog
If you want the classic American fast food experience, you can’t go wrong with Dairy Queen’s Chili Cheese Dog.
This beefy hot dog is topped with chili and cheese sauce, all tucked nicely in a soft bun.
It’s simple yet delicious, and it’s the perfect comfort food.
The chili is flavorful and slightly spicy, while the cheese sauce is rich and creamy.
And the bun is soft and fluffy, making it the perfect way to serve this delicious hot dog.
If it can’t get any better, try slurping down a chocolate shake between your bites!
Nutritional Information:
- 420 calories, 18g protein, 28g carbohydrates, 26g fat
21. Caramel Mocha Chip Shake
The Dairy Queen Caramel Mocha Chip Shake is a delicious mixture of coffee, chocolate, and caramel flavors.
The shake is thick and creamy with just the right amount of sweetness.
It’s topped with whipped cream and drizzled with caramel for an extra touch of decadence.
If you enjoy mocha-flavored coffees, then you’ll love this milkshake.
Nutritional Information:
- Small: 600 calories, 12g protein, 79g carbohydrates, 27g fat
- Medium: 830 calories, 16g protein, 106g carbohydrates, 39g fat
- Large: 1100 calories, 20g protein, 140g carbohydrates, 52g fat
20. Reese’s Take 5 Blizzard
Although Dairy Queen’s vanilla ice cream is awesome, it can be a little plain.
If you want something with more layers of flavor, we highly recommend Reese’s Take 5 Blizzard Treat.
This delicious treat combines Reese’s peanut butter cups, caramel topping, peanut chunks, and pretzel bits into smooth vanilla ice cream to create a flavor experience like no other.
The chocolate, peanut butter, and caramel flavors combine perfectly, and the pretzel bits add a nice salty and crunchy contrast.
Nutritional Information:
- Mini: 410 calories, 9g protein, 60g carbohydrates, 15g fat
- Small: 710 calories, 15g protein, 105g carbohydrates, 26g fat
- Medium: 1010 calories, 21g protein, 151g carbohydrates, 37g fat
- Large: 1350 calories, 28g protein, 203g carbohydrates, 50g fat
19. Heath Caramel Brownie Cupfection
Heath brownies are great by themselves, but when you add Dairy Queen soft-serve vanilla ice cream, caramel, and hot fudge, they become even more delicious.
The Heath brownie is chewy with a chocolate flavor, while the ice cream is smooth and creamy.
The caramel and hot fudge add sweetness to the Cupfection, making it a scrumptious dessert for chocoholics.
Nutritional Information:
- 760 calories, 11g protein, 117g carbohydrates, 29g fat
18. Heath Blizzard
Are you tired of pumpkin spice everything?
Well, Dairy Queen has got your back with their Heath Blizzard!
The Heath Blizzard is a heavenly mix of toffee pieces, chocolate chunks, and Heath toffee bars, all blended with creamy DQ vanilla soft serve.
In other words, it’s like taking a bite out of a frozen Heath bar – and trust us, it tastes just as good as it sounds!
So next time you’re in the mood for something sweet (and non-pumpkin flavored), be sure to check out Dairy Queen’s most popular Blizzards.
Nutritional Information:
- Mini: 370 calories, 8g protein, 53g carbohydrates, 15g fat
- Small: 600 calories, 11g protein, 84g carbohydrates, 25g fat
- Medium: 860 calories, 16g protein, 119g carbohydrates, 37g fat
- Large: 1150 calories, 20g protein, 159g carbohydrates, 50g fat
17. Very Cherry Chip Blizzard
The delicate equilibrium between the tart cherry and sugary chocolate chips is remarkable.
If you’re tired of feeling like you always have to choose between chocolate and vanilla, look no further than the Very Cherry Chip Blizzard from DQ.
The soft-serve vanilla ice cream mixed with generous portions of cherry and chocolate chips results in a delightful creamy dessert that isn’t too sweet or sour.
Nutritional Information:
- Mini: 320 calories, 7g protein, 48g carbohydrates, 11g fat
- Small: 550 calories, 12g protein, 84g carbohydrates, 19g fat
- Medium: 730 calories, 16g protein, 113g carbohydrates, 25g fat
- Large: 920 calories, 20g protein, 143g carbohydrates, 32g fat
16. Chicken Strip Basket
Dairy Queen’s Chicken Strip Basket is one of the fast food chain’s most popular items.
The basket includes four breaded and fried chicken strips, a side of french fries, and two wedges of Texas toast.
The chicken strips are made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts and are breaded with wheat flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
The result is an extra crunchy breading encasing the juicy, tender chicken.
The french fries are the standard fare, but they are crispy and golden brown.
The Texas toast is two thick slices of white bread that are buttered and then grilled.
Along with the delicious gravy, the Chicken Strip Basket is the best item on the Dairy Queen chicken menu.
If you plan to share the basket with someone, we recommend pumping up to the 6-piece order.
And for a healthier option, choose the Rotisserie-style Chicken Bites Basket instead.
Nutritional Information:
- 4 strips: 1020 calories, 35g protein, 111g carbohydrates, 48g fat
- 6 strips: 1300 calories, 48g protein, 139g carbohydrates, 61g fat
15. Turtle Pecan Cluster Blizzard
Dairy Queen’s Turtle Pecan Clusters are a delicious and decadent dessert that never goes out of style.
Made with real turtle pecan chocolates, pecan morsels, chocolate chunks, and caramel drizzle, this Blizzard is perfect for those who love pecans and caramel.
The creamy vanilla ice cream makes it even better to give you a smooth and rich flavor with every bite.
Nutritional Information:
- Mini: 400 calories, 8g protein, 52g carbohydrates, 18g fat
- Small: 670 calories, 13g protein, 86g carbohydrates, 31g fat
- Medium: 900 calories, 16g protein, 105g carbohydrates, 48g fat
- Large: 1310 calories, 23g protein, 158g carbohydrates, 68g fat
14. Brownie and Oreo Cupfection
Dairy Queen’s Brownie and Oreo Cupfection is the ideal mix of soft chocolate brownies and crunchy, sugary Oreos combined into their famous vanilla soft-serve ice cream.
If you like Oreos but sometimes find the Blizzard too sweet, you should try this scrumptious delight.
The brownies help to tone down the sweetness, while the Oreos add a crunchy texture and classic flavor.
Nutritional Information:
- 720 calories, 10g protein, 122g carbohydrates, 23g fat
13. Snickers Blizzard
The chances that you love Snickers bars are pretty high, and the chances that you love Dairy Queen’s Snickers Blizzard are even higher.
This Blizzard is made with real Snickers pieces blended into DQ vanilla soft serve and tastes exactly like a frozen Snickers bar.
It’s rich, creamy, and oh-so-delicious. And at only 350 calories for a mini, it’s the perfect treat to enjoy without guilt.
Nutritional Information:
- Mini: 350 calories, 8g protein, 53g carbohydrates, 12g fat
- Small: 610 calories, 14g protein, 92g carbohydrates, 20g fat
- Medium: 800 calories, 19g protein, 120g carbohydrates, 28g fat
- Large: 1060 calories, 24g protein, 162g carbohydrates, 36g fat
12. Rotisserie-style Chicken Bites Salad Bowl
Dairy Queen’s Rotisserie-Style Chicken Bites Salad Bowl is a new menu item that will tantalize your taste buds.
This salad bowl is made with tender, juicy rotisserie-style chicken bites smothered in a Hidden Valley Ranch dressing.
The chicken is topped with crisp iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, bacon bits, and shredded cheese.
If you’re looking for a tasty, hearty salad that will satisfy you, this is the dish for you!
This way, you can eat healthily and save your calories for one of Dairy Queen’s popular treats.
Nutritional Information:
- 320 calories, 37g protein, 10g carbohydrates, 15g fat
11. M&M Milk Chocolate Candies Blizzard
The M&M Chocolate candies have a crunchy outer layer that we simply love.
And when they’re combined with Dairy Queen’s creamy vanilla ice cream, it creates a colorful treat that’s hard to resist.
The M&M Blizzard is made with real M&M milk chocolate candies blended into DQ vanilla soft serve, and it’s guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Nutritional Information:
- Mini: 370 calories, 8g protein, 58g carbohydrates, 12g fat
- Small: 630 calories, 13g protein, 99g carbohydrates, 21g fat
- Medium: 800 calories, 16g protein, 124g carbohydrates, 27g fat
- Large: 1100 calories, 22g protein, 173g carbohydrates, 36g fat
10. Butterfinger Blizzard
Butterfingers are a classic candy bar that never goes out of style, and Dairy Queen’s Butterfinger Blizzard is the perfect way to enjoy them.
This Blizzard is made with real Butterfinger pieces blended into smooth vanilla soft-serve, and it’s absolutely delicious.
The best part is that it’s not too sweet, so you can enjoy the Butterfinger flavor without getting a sugar high.
Nutritional Information:
- Mini: 350 calories, 9g protein, 52g carbohydrates, 12g fat
- Small: 520 calories, 13g protein, 76g carbohydrates, 18g fat
- Medium: 730 calories, 18g protein, 107g carbohydrates, 26g fat
- Large: 970 calories, 24g protein, 142g carbohydrates, 34g fat
9. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard
The Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard is Dairy Queen’s most popular flavor for a reason.
It strikes the perfect balance of sweet, rich, and creamy flavors, with chocolate chip cookie dough chunks blended into vanilla ice cream.
If you want a hint of chocolate in your ice cream without going overboard, this is the Blizzard for you.
Nutritional Information:
- Mini: 420 calories, 8g protein, 61g carbohydrates, 16g fat
- Small: 710 calories, 12g protein, 104g carbohydrates, 28g fat
- Medium: 1030 calories, 17g protein, 151g carbohydrates, 41g fat
- Large: 1340 calories, 22g protein, 195g carbohydrates, 53g fat
8. Two Cheese Deluxe 1/3 lb. Signature Stackburger
We’re no strangers to fast food. We’ve had our fair share of Quarter Pounders, Big Macs, Whoppers, and Chick-fil-A sandwiches.
We can say that the Dairy Queen Two Cheese Deluxe 1/3 lb. Signature Stackburger is one of the best fast food burgers we’ve ever had.
It is a cheeseburger with two 100% real beef patties, sharp American and white cheddar cheese, onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard on a soft toasted bun.
This burger is so good because it has the perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
The beef patties are juicy and flavorful, and the two different types of cheese add the perfect amount of saltiness.
The ketchup and mustard provide a slight tanginess that cuts through the richness of the beef and cheese, while the onions and pickles add a touch of sweetness.
The result is a burger that’s incredibly flavorful and satisfying.
And for an even more meaty experience, you can upgrade to a triple stacker.
Nutritional Information:
- 560 calories, 36g protein, 36g carbohydrates, 31g fat
7. Peanut Buster Parfait
You haven’t lived life to its full potential until you’ve tried the Dairy Queen Peanut Buster Parfait!
It’s a heavenly combination of rich chocolate fudge, creamy vanilla soft serve, and crunchy peanuts, all layered into one delicious cup.
The chilled crunchy peanuts and the soft, creamy ice cream create an amazing contrast in textures, while the chocolate fudge brings all the flavors together.
It is a wonderful dessert to have on any given day.
Nutritional Information:
- 710 calories, 17g protein, 95g carbohydrates, 31g fat
6. FlameThrower 1/3 lb. Signature Stackburger
Dairy Queen’s new menu item, the FlameThrower 1/3 lb. Signature Stackburger is a burger that aims to please with its bold, spicy flavors.
It is made with a beef patty, pepper Jack cheese, jalapeno bacon, crispy onions, and a spicy habanero BBQ sauce, all on a toasted bun.
The beef patty is juicy and perfectly cooked, while the pepper Jack cheese and jalapeno bacon turn on the heat.
The crispy onions add a welcome crunch, and the habanero BBQ sauce ties everything together with its smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors.
If you’re looking for a burger that packs a punch, this is the one for you!
Nutritional Information:
- 720 calories, 37g protein, 34g carbohydrates, 49g fat
5. Loaded A.1. 1/3lb. Signature Stackburger
The combination of A.1. sauce, applewood smoked bacon, and onion rings make Dairy Queen’s Loaded A.1. 1/3 lb. Signature Stackburger is among the best burgers on the menu.
This burger contains a 1/3 pound beef patty topped with applewood smoked bacon, American and Swiss cheeses, crispy onion rings, creamy peppercorn sauce, and of course, A.1. Steak Sauce.
All of this goodness is nestled between a toasted brioche bun.
The smoky flavor, the crispy onion texture, the slightly spicy peppercorn sauce, and the classic A.1. Steak Sauce all come together to create a unique and delicious burger.
If you’re looking for a flavorful burger, this is for you!
Nutritional Information:
- 630 calories, 37g protein, 34g carbohydrates, 31g fat
4. Banana Split
Dairy Queen’s Banana Split Blizzard is a delightful take on the classic American dessert.
It features three servings of soft-serve vanilla ice cream layered with fresh bananas, pineapple chunks, strawberry slices, and sauces.
Each bite is crammed with flavor, making it the perfect treat to satisfy sweet tooth cravings!
Nutritional Information:
- 520 calories, 9g protein, 94g carbohydrates, 14g fat
3. Non-Dairy Dilly Bar
Dairy Queen developed the Non-Dairy Dilly Bar for those who are lactose intolerant or have allergies to dairy products so that everyone can enjoy a treat.
This coconut milk vanilla ice cream bar is dipped in a chocolatey coating for deliciousness.
You get six pops per box, so you can take your time and savor every lick without guilt.
If you don’t have dietary restrictions preventing you from enjoying dairy, we recommend trying the original Dilly Bar instead – it’s just as heavenly.
Nutritional Information:
- One Bar: 240 calories, 1g protein, 28g carbohydrates, 14g fat
2. Royal New York Cheesecake Blizzard
Don’t you ever wonder if you can grab a slice of New York Cheesecake during the day?
Dairy Queen has made that dream a reality with their Royal New York Cheesecake Blizzard.
This Blizzard is made with real cheesecake pieces blended into DQ vanilla soft serve, and it’s absolutely delicious.
The best part is that it’s not too sweet, so you can enjoy the flavor of the cheesecake without getting a sugar high.
Nutritional Information:
- Mini: 360 calories, 8g protein, 53g carbohydrates, 14g fat
- Small: 610 calories, 13g protein, 92g carbohydrates, 24g fat
- Medium: 800 calories, 16g protein, 120g carbohydrates, 32g fat
- Large: 1060 calories, 25g protein, 177g carbohydrates, 61g fat
1. Royal Ultimate Choco Brownie Blizzard
The Royal Ultimate Choco Brownie Blizzard Treat is the perfect choice for chocolate lovers.
It’s a mix of brownie bites and chocolate chunks blended with creamy DQ vanilla soft serve, and it has a cocoa fudge core in the center.
If you want an extra boost of chocolate in your life, this is the Blizzard for you!
Nutritional Information:
- Mini: 450 calories, 8g protein, 65g carbohydrates, 18g fat
- Small: 750 calories, 14g protein, 102g carbohydrates, 32g fat
- Medium: 1040 calories, 19g protein, 140g carbohydrates, 46g fat
- Large: 1350 calories, 25g protein, 177g carbohydrates, 61g fat
Conclusion
Dairy Queen has a wide variety of menu items to choose from. From Blizzards to burgers to other delicious treats, there’s something for everyone on the Dairy Queen menu.
So next time you find yourself at DQ, use our list to discover your new favorite menu item!
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