When we think about frozen treats, soft-serve ice cream, and fast food, it’s impossible not to have the image of Dairy Queen inside our heads. With more than 7,000 locations around the world, you can’t deny that they’ve definitely earned their status as one of the best dessert chains ever.
Dairy Queen first began in 1940 and if you’ve been around that long, you’re bound to have a secret menu that contains discontinued items, custom recipes, and hidden meals that they chose not to advertise.
With endless combinations of toppings, mix-ins, dips, and ice cream, there’s no shortage of what you can do at Dairy Queen. Get ready to open up your taste buds to a whole new world of possibilities because these are the 20 best secret menu items you can get at Dairy Queen.
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20. Banana Split Blizzard
The Banana Split is a classic American ice cream-based dessert that is universally loved by anyone who’s ever tried it. So when Dairy Queen decided to give their own spin on the Banana Split, it made sense that they’d turn it into one of their world-famous Blizzards. The Banana Split Blizzard, at its core, is a Blizzard with all the banana split fix-ins swirled in.
How to order this secret menu item: You can actually ask for Banana Split Blizzard by name at most Dairy Queen locations. If they don’t know how, just ask for a Vanilla Blizzard and include all the banana split toppings they have. To make it even better, ask to have extra bananas, strawberries, and pineapples. It’s gonna cost a bit more but once you taste those pieces of extra fruit, you’ll see that it’s worth every penny.
19. Grilled Cheese
Most people don’t know that Dairy Queen actually serves other fast food items apart from ice cream, desserts, and other frozen treats. But they surprisingly have solid menu items that are more savory than sweet. Grilled Cheese is one of them. Almost every fast food chain serves this iconic sandwich and Dairy Queen’s version isn’t really anything too special but the fact that they have this means you can actually have a snack before having your dessert.
How to order this secret menu item: Order two slices of Texas Toast with a slice of melted cheese in the middle.
18. Butterbeer Blizzard
Unleash your inner wizard with this delicious dessert from Dairy Queen! Anyone who’s seen the Harry Potter movies knows how the students of Hogwarts enjoyed drinking Butterbeer whenever they’re at the Leaky Cauldron. Since the movies were released, there’s been tons of stores coming up with their own variations of the famous drink. Dairy Queen took notice and not only recreated the flavors, they also turned it into a Blizzard. Truly a Blizzard fit for a wizard.
How to order this secret menu item: Most Dairy Queen employees will know what to do when you ask for a Butterbeer Blizzard. If they don’t, just order a Blizzard with vanilla syrup, butterscotch syrup, butterfinger crumbles, and whipped cream.
17. Cinnamon Roll Shake
Everyone loves Cinnamon. It’s probably the second most popular seasonal flavor during fall, right after Pumpkin Spice. Dairy Queen hopped on the cinnamon bandwagon back in 2019 and created this limited-time shake that everyone loved. Since it was discontinued, customers found a way to still enjoy this delicious shake despite not being advertised on Dairy Queen’s official menu.
How to order this secret menu item: Ask to have a Snickerdoodle base mixed into a vanilla milkshake. Then top it with whipped cream and you have a Cinnamon Roll Shake.
16. Jolly Rancher Slush
Jolly Rancher is a famous brand of candy that usually collaborates with other fast food chains to combine its unique blend of flavors with their desserts. Dairy Queen had a limited time Jolly Rancher freeze that was discontinued a while back. But did you know, you can still recreate this drink with Dairy Queen’s usual menu?
How to order this secret menu item: Ask the staff nicely to mix each flavor of Misty Slush and layered with Vanilla soft-serve in a large cup to get a Jolly Rancher Slush.
15. Throwback Fiesta
This one is a literal blast from the past. Years ago, Dairy Queen served a sundae called the Fiesta Sundae that costs 45 cents. It was one of those classic, vintage desserts that helped put Dairy Queen on the map. It has since been removed from the menu but if you want to give this a try, they still have the ingredients for this dessert available; you just need to ask.
How to order this secret menu item: Ask for Vanilla soft-serve, chocolate syrup, strawberry purée, whipped cream, and crushed nuts in a big bowl.
14. Banana Cream Pie Blizzard
It’s been more than a decade since this Blizzard variant has been on Dairy Queen’s menu. Whether you think it’s based on a pudding or a pie (it’s a pie), you can’t deny how delicious a Banana Cream Pie Blizzard is. Most Dairy Queen locations have this secret menu item’s ingredients available so, you just have to ask nicely.
How to order this secret menu item: To get a Banana Cream Pie Blizzard, start by asking for a vanilla Blizzard with banana, pie pieces, and graham crackers blended in. Then top it off with some whipped cream.
13. Triple Chocolate Utopia
With a name like Triple Chocolate Utopia, you just know that this is one frozen treat that’s filled to the brim with grade A chocolate. This is basically a Chocolate Xtreme Blizzard but in sundae form. It’s a discontinued Royal Treat that can still be made with what is typically found in Dairy Queen’s usual set of toppings, syrups, and fix-ins.
How to order this secret menu item: To get a Triple Chocolate Utopia, just order a Vanilla soft-serve sundae with brownies and chocolate chunks at the base and on top. Then finish it off by adding dark chocolate cocoa fudge on top.
12. Puppy Chow
You can’t really go wrong with a winning combination like vanilla soft-serve, Chex cereal, graham crackers, and peanut butter. This cutely named blizzard is one of the more well-known secret menu items and is something that has customers coming back for more. Like most of the items on this list, most of Puppy Chow’s ingredients are available at Dairy Queen all year round.
How to order this secret menu item: Ask to have vanilla soft-serve, Dairy Queen’s graham base, graham pieces, cocoa fudge, and peanut butter to be mixed and blended like a Blizzard. Then top it all off with some whipped cream.
11. Pup Cup
Speaking of puppies, Dairy Queen actually serves a menu item meant for our furry little friends! A Pup Cup is just vanilla soft-serve with a dog biscuit on top served on a small cup. It’s a fun little treat that will make sure your pet feels appreciated whenever you go out to Dairy Queen.
How to order this secret menu item: A Pup Cup is usually served for free and is known by name in most Dairy Queen locations. If they don’t know what it is, just ask for vanilla soft-serve on a small cup and have it topped off with a dog biscuit.
10. Shamrock Shake
Who says that you can only enjoy St. Patty’s Day-inspired drinks during March? The Shamrock Shake is one of Dairy Queen’s best holiday-themed drinks and it’s something that you can actually get all year round. You can grab this drink from DQ anytime you want just by following its recipe.
How to order this secret menu item: Order a Vanilla milkshake and ask to have mint syrup mixed in.
9. Peanut Buster Parfait
Want something salty AND sweet at the same time? This secret menu item just might be the one to curb that craving. The Peanut Buster Parfait was once part of Dairy Queen’s menu. It’s been gone for quite some time but don’t ever let that stop you from enjoying this peanut-filled dessert.
How to order this secret menu item: Order a Hot Fudge Sundae and ask for Peanuts as toppings.
8. Oreo Dirt Pie
Who would’ve thought that Oreos, chocolate, fudge pieces, and gummy worms would work really well together? The Oreo Dirt Pie Blizzard features ingredients that will take you back to your childhood. Those gummy worms make this Blizzard look like your dirt garden but it adds a surprisingly great combination of unique texture and flavor to an otherwise standard dessert.
How to order this secret menu item: You can still order this Blizzard by name in some Dairy Queen locations. If they don’t know what it is, you can ask for a Chocolate Blizzard and have Oreo pieces, gummy worms, and fudge crumble blended in.
7. Cookie Jar Blizzard
Here’s another fan favorite from Dairy Queen’s long list of discontinued food items. The Cookie Jar Blizzard is really simple to make so your local DQ shouldn’t have any trouble providing you with this dessert. Cookie dough and ice cream just belong together.
How to order this secret menu item: To get a Cookie Jar Blizzard, just order a Vanilla Blizzard with Oreos, cookie dough, and hot fudge. You can make this even better by asking the staff to include all kinds of cookie dough they currently have available.
6. Coffee Blizzard
Coffee and ice cream is another match made in heaven. If you’re looking for something with a little caffeine kick to get you going then Dairy Queen’s Coffee Blizzard is perfect for you. While they don’t actually have coffee-flavored ice cream, they do have coffee syrup available which is more than enough to elevate the usual Blizzard to new heights.
How to order this secret menu item: Order a Vanilla Blizzard then ask to have coffee syrup mixed in. Looking for something with a little more crunch? You can use the Oreo Blizzard as the base.
5. S’mores Galore Parfait
S’mores are some of the best sweet treats you can ever have. So it didn’t take long before it found itself being added to ice cream. Now, Dairy Queen has the S’mores Blizzard available on their menu. It’s great on its own but if you’re looking for something a little s’more you might want to try the S’mores Galore Parfait. It has the same flavor combination but in parfait form.
How to order this secret menu item: Ask to have a Vanilla Sundae but have the soft-serve ice cream layered with hot fudge, crushed graham crackers, and marshmallows.
4. Jack & Jill Sundae
Here’s another menu item from Dairy Queen’s old menu. It’s also a pretty simple recipe that’s so easy to recreate, DQ should have no problem serving this vintage classic. The Jack & Jill is basically a hot fudge sundae with the chocolate fudge pouring down on one side and marshmallows pooling on the other.
How to order this secret menu item: Since this was from the good ol’ days, some Dairy Queen employees won’t know this by name. What you can do is order a Hot Fudge and Marshmallow Sundae then ask to have each topping to go on one side.
3. Macho Meal
Dairy Queen actually serves great burgers! Yes, you read that right. The dessert chain isn’t particularly known for their meat but you may be pleased to know that Dairy Queen can provide you with a hearty lunch before you go have their desserts. The Macho Meal is a secret menu item that is literally just a double cheeseburger with an extra patty.
How to order this secret menu item: You can try your hand and ask for a Macho Meal when you order at Dairy Queen. If not, just ask for a double cheeseburger with an extra patty.
2. Frozen Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate is one of the most comforting drinks you could ever have. But it can be a hassle to drink a hot beverage, especially during hot days when you want something more refreshing. Luckily, Dairy Queen came up with this excellent drink that takes everything we love about hot chocolate and turns it into a frozen drink.
How to order this secret menu item: You can actually order a Frozen Hot Chocolate by name. In case you can’t, ask for a slush base mixed with cocoa fudge and vanilla soft-serve. Then have them top it off with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
1. The Dairy Queen Cupcake
This one has been gaining traction lately when a popular TikTok about this secret menu item went viral. The Dairy Queen Cupcake is literally a personal ice cream cake in a small cup that you can enjoy on the go. This unique treat features multiple layers of desserts in one cutely designed package!
How to order this secret menu item: Just ask for a cupcake in a cup and then specify which ice cream flavor and other toppings and fix-ins you would like to be added.