Forget milkshakes; Freddy’s Dr Pepper Frost is the coolest treat in town.
Are you a fan of Dr Pepper and frozen treats? Well, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is giving you the ultimate summer mashup. No more choosing between a soda and a creamy dessert, because the brand just dropped Dr Pepper Frost, turning your favorite soda into a dreamy dessert!
Just in time for summer, Freddy’s is dropping a new, limited-time treat called Dr Pepper Frost, beginning July 9, 2025. The new frost is made with vanilla frozen custard, blended with Dr Pepper and its 23 unique flavors and then finished with whipped cream. The fast food joint has dubbed this new offer the “ideal treat for summer.” Soda fans will have to act fast though, because the Dr Pepper Frost will be around through August 26 only.
According to the Director of Menu Strategy & Innovation at Freddy’s, Rick Petralia, Freddy’s Frosts are lighter and refreshing, and always made with freshly churned vanilla frozen custard. They’re excited to combine their signature custard with the one-of-a-kind taste of Dr Pepper for an equally memorable summer.
What’s New at Freddy’s?
Aside from the Dr Pepper Frost, Freddy’s has been quite on a roll lately with new menu releases. The fast food chain dropped their new Kids Meals, following their commitment to creating an enjoyable dining experience for the whole family. And for us adults? Well, we can indulge in summer favorites like BBQ Brisket Steakburger and Key Lime Pie Concrete. Here’s everything we know about these new releases:
- Freddy’s Kids Meals – The new kids meals feature a delicious selection of kid-friendly options: Single Cheeseburger, Hot Dog, or Chicken Tenders. The meals also include a choice of shoestring fries or applesauce for the side, plus an expanded beverage offerings including 1% Milk, 1% Chocolate Milk and Apple Juice. The best part? Each meal comes with interactive toys like stickers, games, board books, and two-sided puzzles!
- BBQ Brisket Steakburger – Don’t miss out on this indulgent creation that features sliced brisket, pit-smoked for 16 hours and then piled on top of two Freddy’s steakburger patties. The brisket and patties are also layered with American cheese, onion, and pickles on a King’s Hawaiian bun with smoky BBQ sauce. Available until August 26 only.
- Key Lime Pie Concrete – Back by popular demand, this refreshing summer treat is made with vanilla frozen custard combined with a whole slice of key lime pie. It also comes with a finishing touch of whipped cream and cinnamon streusel topping to add a bit of sweetness. Available until July 8 only.
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More Summer Fast Food Releases You Can’t Miss
Ready for more sweets and refreshing new items? We barely scratched the surface with Freddy’s new releases because more fast food chains are offering menu items that will make your summer anything but basic. From full-on desserts to sweet, refreshing sips, this section covers the latest summer menu drops that could become your next faves!
16 Handles
16 Handles is celebrating summer and the National Ice Cream Month with three new limited-time offerings that feature some of the most iconic and refreshing flavors out there:
- Froyo Heads Mystery Flavor Frozen Yogurt – Feeling adventurous? Try this treat inspired by an iconic candy. No two swirls are alike, so you’re sure to get a fruity surprise! The flavor will be available until July 15.
- Rocket Pop Italian Ice – This returning item features a blend of lemon, cherry, and blue raspberry, delivering an icy explosion of flavor.
- Vanilla Pineapple Ice Cream – A SpongeBob-inspired treat, anyone? Try this tropical soft-serve ice cream that captures the essence of pineapple under the sea. Available beginning July 15.
Krispy Kreme
Meanwhile, Krispy Kreme is celebrating the World Chocolate Day on July 7 by bringing back their Chocolate Glazed doughnuts, this time with HERSHEY’S chocolate glaze. This is Krispy Kreme upping their chocolate game! Monday (July 7) will be the first time that Krispy Kreme will offer Chocolate Glazed doughnuts since World Chocolate Day last year.
But that’s not all…because to make the celebration sweeter, the chain is also offering 50% off a dozen Chocolate Glazed doughnuts when you purchase any dozen at a regular price. These offers are available for one day only, so mark your calendars and don’t miss out!
Pretzelmaker
Over at Pretzelmaker, they’re turning up the chill this summer with the release of Frosted Lemonades. Available in two sip-worthy flavors: Original Frosted Lemonade and Strawberries & Cream Frosted Lemonade, these new drinks can be enjoyed iced or frozen.
The Original Frosted Lemonade is made with all-natural lemonade and vanilla cream for a smooth and refreshing twist, while the Strawberries & Cream Frosted Lemonade has the additional burst of strawberry. Both flavors pair perfectly well with Pretzel Bite offerings, creating a sweet and salty snack combo that’s ideal for hot summer days.
Taco Bell
Taco Bell has also launched a six-drink beverage lineup that’s bursting with fruit flavors. Get ready to find your escape in a cup from these new drinks:
- Strawberry Passionfruit Agua Refresca – Made with strawberry, passionfruit, and green tea.
- Dragonfruit Berry Agua Refresca – Made with dragonfruit, berry, and green tea.
- Mango Peach Agua Refresca – Made with mango, peach, and green tea.
- Tropical Punch Rockstar Energy – Made with Rockstar Focus Energy combined with tropical fruit flavors. Contains 200mg of caffeine.
- Pineapple Lime Rockstar Energy – Made with Rockstar Focus Energy combined with pineapple-lime flavors. Contains 200mg of caffeine.
- Strawberry Lime Refresca Freeze – A new spin on Taco Bell’s freezes, made with sweet, fruit flavors and mixed with real fruit pieces.
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From The Club
Freddy’s new Dr Pepper Frost got that fizz, sweetness, and creamy goodness. I mean…what more could you ask for? I’ve been a long-time fan of their custard and I know I’m gonna need that Dr Pepper Frost to cool off this summer. It’s time to forget about plain old shakes and rewrite the summer treat game with Freddy’s. Getting that BBQ Brisket Steakburger to pair with the frost wouldn’t hurt too. 🤤