Dairy Queen Shakes, Malts & Cakes Prices (2026)
The Dairy Queen shakes, malts & cakes menu runs from $3.29 to $34.99 in 2026, averaging $14.28 across 8 priced items. Every item is listed below with its current price.
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- 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.
Dairy Queen Shakes, Malts & Cakes Prices — FAQ
How much is the cheapest item on the Dairy Queen shakes, malts & cakes menu?
Misty Slush (medium) is the cheapest shakes, malts & cakes item at Dairy Queen, at about $3.29 in 2026. The next cheapest options are Arctic Rush (large) ($3.79) and Shake (medium) ($4.99).
What is the average Dairy Queen shakes, malts & cakes price in 2026?
Across the 8 priced shakes, malts & cakes items we track, the average is $14.28 and the midpoint is $5.19. Prices run from $3.29 for Misty Slush (medium) up to $34.99 for 10" Round Ice Cream Cake.
Is Dairy Queen shakes, malts & cakes expensive compared with other chains?
8 of the 8 comparable chains we track are cheaper on shakes, malts & cakes. Crumbl Cookies averages $2.16 against $14.28 at Dairy Queen — a gap of about 85%.
Do Dairy Queen shakes, malts & cakes 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.