Dairy Queen Menu Prices 2026: Blizzards, Combos & Cheapest Items

A Medium Oreo Blizzard runs roughly $5.49 at most U.S. Dairy Queen locations as of May 2026. The Mini sits around $2.99, the Small around $4.39, and the Large around $5.99. DQ pricing is franchisee-set, so single-store swings of $0.50–$1.50 between two locations in the same metro are common — California, the Northeast and Hawaii routinely run 15–25% higher.

The Mini Blizzard is roughly 6 fl oz and sits around $2.99 — kid-sized, served in a small cup. The Small Blizzard is roughly 12 fl oz and runs about $4.39, the Medium is roughly 16 fl oz at $5.49, and the Large is roughly 22 fl oz at $5.99. Each size step typically adds $0.60–$1.10. Royal Blizzards (with the fudge-filled center) carry a roughly $0.50 premium over the standard flavors.

It's a brand promise made physical. Every Blizzard at a U.S. DQ is supposed to be flipped upside-down at the window before it's handed over — and if it doesn't stay in the cup (meaning the mix is too soft to hold its own weight), your next one is free. The flip works because a properly-built Blizzard is dense enough that the mix-ins lock the soft serve in place. The tradition has been part of DQ's marketing since the Blizzard launched in 1985.

The Blizzard of the Month rotates every calendar month at participating U.S. Dairy Queens. Recent featured flavors include the S'mores Blizzard, Frosted Animal Cookie Blizzard, Caramel Fudge Cheesecake Blizzard, Apple Pie Blizzard and Pumpkin Pie Blizzard. The current month's feature is available for that month only and runs around $5.49 (Medium). Check the in-store board or the DQ app for the active flavor.

The 4-piece Chicken Strip Basket — four chicken strips, crinkle-cut fries, Texas Toast, a dipping sauce and a 21-oz drink — runs around $8.99 at most U.S. stores in 2026. The 6-piece basket adds two more strips and sits near $10.49. The Chicken Strip Basket is one of DQ's signature hot-food items and is on virtually every Grill & Chill board.

Yes, on like-for-like comparisons. A Medium Oreo Blizzard at DQ is roughly $5.49, while a Medium McFlurry at McDonald's runs about $5.19. Wendy's Frosty (Medium) is the cheapest in the category at around $3.69. The Blizzard's premium reflects more mix-ins by weight, the upside-down format and a thicker base — Blizzards typically run 600–1,000 calories vs. 410–540 for a Medium McFlurry. DQ also offers a $2.99 Mini Blizzard size that McDonald's doesn't match.

It depends on the store. Most Grill & Chill locations operate year-round, but many of the older classic 'Limited Brazier' stores in cold-climate states — Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas, parts of Michigan and upstate New York — close seasonally, typically from early November through early March. The seasonal-closure tradition goes back to the chain's earliest decades. Use the official store locator on dairyqueen.com to confirm year-round hours.

The Mini Blizzard is the smallest and cheapest — roughly $2.99 at most U.S. stores. It uses the same flavor lineup as the larger sizes (Oreo, Reese's, M&M's, Cookie Dough, etc.) in a kid-sized cup. The full size ladder is Mini ($2.99) → Small ($4.39) → Medium ($5.49) → Large ($5.99), with Royal Blizzards (fudge-center variants) adding around $0.50 over the same size in a standard flavor.

Yes — DQ ice cream cakes are a real, year-round business segment. Cakes are pre-made in 6-inch ($24.99), 8-inch ($36.99), and 10-inch ($45.99) rounds, plus quarter sheets ($49.99), and can be ordered custom with a written inscription, a photo print or a themed design. Most stores recommend ordering a custom cake at least 24–72 hours in advance. Birthdays drive most of the volume; Valentine's Day (heart cake) and Mother's Day are other peaks.

Depends on what you're after. Royal Blizzards add a fudge-filled chocolate center poured in mid-build — around $0.50 more than the same-size standard Blizzard. Texturally they're noticeably different: the center hits as a molten-fudge surprise about three-quarters of the way down the cup. If you order Blizzards mainly for the mix-in flavor (Oreo, M&M's, etc.) the standard version is fine. If you're a hot-fudge-sundae person, Royal Blizzards effectively combine both formats.