Dairy Queen Baskets & Sides Prices (2026)

Updated August 20, 2026 7 items priced Full Dairy Queen menu

The Dairy Queen baskets & sides menu runs from $2.79 to $11.49 in 2026, averaging $5.53 across 7 priced items. Every item is listed below with its current price.

CheapestFries (small) — $2.79

Most expensiveChicken Strip Basket (6 pc.) — $11.49

Average price$5.53

Items priced7

Dairy Queen Baskets & Sides Menu Prices

Item	Price
Chicken Strip Basket (4 pc.)Strips, fries, toast and gravy — the chain's most-ordered savoury item.	$9.29
Chicken Strip Basket (6 pc.)	$11.49
Fries (small)	$2.79
Fries (medium)	$3.39
Onion Rings (medium)	$3.79
Pretzel Sticks with Cheese	$4.49
Side Salad	$3.49

Where the value is

Ordered by price, the Dairy Queen baskets & sides menu splits cleanly. These three are the cheapest way onto the menu:

Fries (small) — $2.79
Fries (medium) — $3.39
Side Salad — $3.49

And these carry the highest prices in the section, usually because they are sized to share or bundled with sides:

Chicken Strip Basket (6 pc.) — $11.49
Chicken Strip Basket (4 pc.) — $9.29. Strips, fries, toast and gravy — the chain's most-ordered savoury item.
Pretzel Sticks with Cheese — $4.49

The spread between the two ends is $8.70, so what you order inside this one section matters more than which chain you walk into.

How Dairy Queen Baskets & Sides Prices Compare

Average price of a comparable baskets & sides item at the chains we track, cheapest first:

Restaurant	Section	Average
Whataburger	Sides & Sauces	$2.76
McDonald's	Fries & Sides	$2.81
In-N-Out Burger	Fries & Sides	$3.22
Sonic Drive-In	Tots, Fries & Sides	$3.76
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	Fries & Sides	$4.32
Del Taco	Burgers, Fries & Nachos	$4.48
Wendy's	Sides & Salads	$5.01
Steak 'n Shake	Chili & Sides	$5.05
Dairy Queen	Baskets & Sides	$5.53

Averages compare like with like only up to a point — chains portion differently, and a cheaper average can simply mean smaller servings. Use the full menus for the detail.

Saving Money on Dairy Queen Baskets & Sides

The $7 Meal Deal includes a mini Blizzard alongside a sandwich, fries and a drink — the Blizzard alone is normally $3.99.
A Dilly Bar at $2.29 is the cheapest branded frozen treat at any national chain and has been on the menu since 1955.
A mini Blizzard at $3.99 is $1.60 less than a medium for about two thirds the volume — the mini is the sensible size for one person.
DQ Rewards gives points on every purchase with a free Blizzard at a low threshold, plus a free birthday treat.

About these prices: menu prices are set by individual franchise owners and change without notice. The figures on this page are researched estimates for 2026 and are provided for reference only. Confirm the current price with the restaurant before ordering. Menu Price Book is not affiliated with this chain.

Dairy Queen Baskets & Sides Prices — FAQ

How much is the cheapest item on the Dairy Queen baskets & sides menu?

Fries (small) is the cheapest baskets & sides item at Dairy Queen, at about $2.79 in 2026. The next cheapest options are Fries (medium) ($3.39) and Side Salad ($3.49).

What is the average Dairy Queen baskets & sides price in 2026?

Across the 7 priced baskets & sides items we track, the average is $5.53 and the midpoint is $3.79. Prices run from $2.79 for Fries (small) up to $11.49 for Chicken Strip Basket (6 pc.).

Is Dairy Queen baskets & sides expensive compared with other chains?

8 of the 8 comparable chains we track are cheaper on baskets & sides. Whataburger averages $2.76 against $5.53 at Dairy Queen — a gap of about 50%.

Do Dairy Queen baskets & sides prices vary by location?

Yes. Dairy Queen franchisees set their own prices, so the same item can differ by a dollar or more between neighbouring towns, and airport, stadium and highway locations run higher still. The figures here are the prices that appear most often across U.S. markets.