51 Dairy Queen Secret Menu Items to Try in 2024

Last Updated on May 8, 2024 | 0 Comments
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Are you intrigued by the Dairy Queen secret menu? The classic fast food spot has been holding court for satisfied customers with its signature frozen treats, including the iconic Blizzards, alongside an extensive offering of burgers, sandwiches and fries. While Dairy Queen is a popular spot, did you know that beneath its culinary offerings lies a secret menu of goodies that will take your DQ experience to the next level?

Whether you’re a regular or planning your first visit, the Dairy Queen secret menu has plenty of sweet and savory offerings that are sure to satisfy hungry patrons. Read on and immerse yourself in the hidden world of Dairy Queen as we unveil an entire off-the-books collection of delicious DQ secret menu items.

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Does Dairy Queen Have a Secret Menu? 

Dairy Queen is famous for its frozen treats and fast food bites, but it also has a secret menu that adds an entirely new layer to the DQ experience. The Dairy Queen secret menu revolves around customization, allowing customers to access an unspoken database of unique flavor combinations, paving the way for fresh and delicious opportunities with every visit to DQ. Some employees may know these items by name, but if not, just nicely request your custom edits and enjoy! 

The dairy queen secret menu include blizzards, sundaes and more
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Dairy Queen Secret Menu Blizzards

1. Birthday Cake

Every day feels like a celebration with this festive Dairy Queen secret menu item. With the delicious flavors of a classic birthday cake — or more specifically cake batter ice cream — this Blizzard will have you making a wish before you dig in. To get your birthday cake Blizzard, order a vanilla Blizzard with cookie dough, rainbow sprinkles and vanilla syrup. 

Birthday cake is a sweet treat from dairy queen secret menu
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2. Sugar Cookie

This Dairy Queen secret menu item pays homage to the classic sugar cookie. Treat yourself to a vanilla Blizzard adorned with rainbow sprinkles, marshmallow cream and graham pieces, evoking the cozy and nostalgic essence of a freshly baked sugar cookie.

3. Puppy Chow

Originating from the Midwest, Puppy Chow is a beloved dessert made from Chex cereal coated in peanut butter, melted chocolate and powdered sugar. Now, DQ customers can enjoy it anywhere by indulging in a customized Blizzard. To savor this Dairy Queen secret menu item, order a vanilla Blizzard with graham pieces, fudge and peanut butter, topped with a healthy dollop of whipped cream.

Enjoy a vanilla blizzard with graham pieces, duge and peanut butter
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4. Cookie Jar Blizzard

​​Cookie enthusiasts, unite! Head to your nearest Dairy Queen and indulge in the delightful Cookie Jar Blizzard. Crafted from vanilla soft serve, Oreo cookies, cookie dough and hot fudge, this Dairy Queen secret menu item promises to satisfy even the most insatiable sweet tooth.

5. Tiramisu 

For a frozen delight reminiscent of the timeless Italian dessert, order this Blizzard made with Vanilla soft serve, pie chips, cheesecake pieces, coffee syrup and chocolate fudge. Who says that the secret menu at Dairy Queen couldn’t get fancy? 

Tiramisu blizzard is a delightful treat from dairy queen secret menu
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6. Butterbeer 

Embark on a magical journey to the enchanting streets of Hogsmeade with the Butterbeer Blizzard from the Dairy Queen secret menu. To make this Harry Potter-inspired treat, order a Blizzard made with vanilla soft serve, butterscotch cone dip, caramel and Butterfinger pieces, topped with a healthy serving of whipped cream. 

7. Banana Split 

This popular ice cream treat gets the Blizzard treatment thanks to the Dairy Queen secret menu. Many employees will know this secret Blizzard by name, but in case they don’t just order all of the banana split ingredients mixed into a Blizzard. Sometimes, it’s that simple. 

Banana split blizzar from dairy queen secret menu
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8. Midnight Truffle 

Formerly a customer-favorite "Blizzard of the Month," the Midnight Truffle has found its place on the Dairy Queen secret menu. Some employees will still remember how to make this decadent chocolate treat, but if they don’t, order a vanilla Blizzard with dark cocoa fudge and truffle bits mixed in. This Blizzard tastes like a rich, flavorful truffle and it’s a must-have for chocolate enthusiasts.

9. Cosmic Brownie

Take a trip down memory lane with the Cosmic Brownie Blizzard. Recreated to taste and look exactly like a Cosmic Brownie, this Dairy Queen secret menu item will help you relive your lunch box glory days. Simply order a Blizzard made with vanilla ice cream, Brownie dough pieces, hot fudge and rainbow sprinkles. 

Brownie blizzard from dairy queen secret menu
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10. Trail Mix

Take a hike over to your closest Dairy Queen and treat yourself to a trail mix Blizzard. Crafted to taste like an energizing bag of trail mix, this Dairy Queen secret menu item is made with vanilla soft serve, chocolate chunks, M&Ms, graham crackers, pecans and marshmallow topping. 

11. Chocolate Cheesecake 

Experience the rich flavors of a chocolate cheesecake by ordering this Blizzard off the Dairy Queen secret menu. To build this decadent treat, order a Blizzard with vanilla soft serve, cocoa fudge, cheesecake pieces and chocolate chunks. You’ll be amazed by how similar it tastes! 

Choclate cheesecake is a classic dairy queen secret menu creation
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12. Oreo Cotton Candy

Experience the best of both worlds with the Oreo Cotton Candy Blizzard, a fusion of two beloved childhood desserts. To order this delightful concoction, simply request Oreo chunks and cotton candy syrup added to a vanilla Blizzard. While it might be a good thing you didn't discover this combination as a kid, there's no reason you can't enjoy it now!

13. Peanut M&M

This kind of M&Ms is one of the beloved candies for a reason and this delicious Blizzard is the perfect way to satisfy that craving. To get your hands on a Peanut M&M Blizzard, simply order a Blizzard made from vanilla soft serve, regular M&Ms and whole peanuts. 

M&M's blizzard from dairy queen secret menu
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14. Thin Mint 

Prepare to savor the fantastic flavors of your favorite Girl Scout cookie like never before! Order a Blizzard made from vanilla soft serve, Oreo base, mint syrup and chocolate chunks. This Dairy Queen secret menu Blizzard is perfectly decadent and refreshing. 

15. Cinnamon Toast Crunch 

This Dairy Queen secret menu Blizzard evokes that feeling of waking up early on Saturday morning, turning on some cartoons and enjoying a bowl of your favorite cereal. Order a Blizzard made from vanilla soft serve, pie pieces and Snickerdoodle base to make it. 

Cinnamon Toast Crunch is a signature creation from the dairy queen secret menu
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Dairy Queen Secret Menu Sundaes

16. Ultimate Cotton Candy Sundae

Recreate a classic fairground treat by ordering this sundae from the Dairy Queen secret menu. Just order a vanilla soft serve sundae and top it with cotton candy syrup and sprinkles. Now you’ve got a frozen treat that’s sure to release your inner child. 

17. Chocolate Pineapple

Give your DQ treat a tropical twist by ordering this flavorful sundae off the Dairy Queen secret menu. Just add pineapple syrup and hot fudge to a vanilla soft serve sundae. It’s said to be a favorite amongst DQ employees, and who better to trust when it comes to sundae recommendations? 

Regular chocolate sundae
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18. Triple Chocolate Utopia

If you can’t get enough chocolate, this Dairy Queen secret menu favorite is the sundae of your dreams. To create this chocolaty concoction, order a sundae —with any soft serve flavor— and add dark chocolate cocoa fudge, brownies and chocolate chunks to the bottom and the top. If this sounds wonderfully over the top, it’s because it is.

19. Throwback Fiesta Sundae

Kick it old school with the throwback fiesta sundae. To create this Dairy Queen secret menu staple, order a sundae with vanilla soft serve, strawberry syrup, chocolate syrup, whipped cream and crushed nuts. It’s as classic as a sundae gets. 

Banana Split Sundae
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20. DQ Cupcake

What could be more delicious than a cupcake-inspired sundae? This Dairy Queen secret menu classic is made from chocolate and vanilla soft serve, chocolate cake crunch and cocoa fudge, topped with frosting and rainbow sprinkles. It’s basically a mini version of a classic DQ ice cream cake

21. Peanut Butter Bash

For peanut butter lovers looking to make the most out of the DQ secret menu, go with the peanut butter bash sundae. This delicious treat —which is a hot fudge and peanut butter sundae topped with chocolate chunks— proves that chocolate and peanut butter belong in the hall of fame of flavor combos. 

Chocolate sunday topped with peanuts
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22. Jack & Jill Sundae

A blast from the past, this sundae from the Dairy Queen secret menu was once a popular order, now shrouded in secrecy. The Jack & Jill sundae is simple. Just order a vanilla soft serve sundae and add marshmallow cream to one half and chocolate syrup to the other. It’s wonderfully simple and perfectly balanced. 

23. Brownie Oreo Cupfection 

In the case of this Dairy Queen secret menu sundae, the name says it all. Top the soft serve of your choice with marshmallow topping, Oreo bits, cocoa fudge and brownie bits. It’s all of your favorite desserts combined into one, which is something all sundaes should strive for. 

Brownie Oreo Cupfection is a favorite from dairy queen secret menu
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24. Chocolate Rock 

Featuring layers of chocolaty goodness, the chocolate rock sundae is a DQ secret menu item that can’t be missed. Start with a layer of hot fudge and almonds on the bottom of the dish, then add ice cream, before adding more hot fudge and almonds. Finally, top with a chocolate cone dip. This is a lot to remember, but the employees will probably know how to make it! 

25. Dirty Rotten Sundae

Reminiscent of the cup of dirt treats from your childhood, this sundae is a highlight of the Dairy Queen secret menu. Order a chocolate soft serve sundae, Heath Bar pieces, Oreo crumbs, cocoa fudge and strawberry topping. Then, top things off with gummy worms and whipped cream. If only your childhood self could see you now!

Brownie sundae with fudge
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Dairy Queen Secret Menu Shakes 

26. Cake Batter

The only thing better than eating cake is drinking it! To order the cake batter shake, get a marshmallow shake and add vanilla syrup and sprinkles. Feel free to top it with some whipped cream for an extra festive splash.  

27. Cinnamon Roll

Few pastries warm the soul quite like a freshly baked cinnamon roll and this DQ secret menu shake gives you that experience. Simply combine a Snickerdoodle base with a vanilla shake and top it with a serving of whipped cream. 

Cinamon Roll shake is a delicious dairy queen secret menu item
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28. Parent Trap 

Inspired by the hit 90s movie, this milkshake celebrates the winning combo of peanut butter and Oreos. Just ask for a vanilla shake with peanut butter and Oreos. Whether or not you’re a fan of the movie, this milkshake is an award-worthy inclusion to the DQ secret menu. 

29. Strawberry Banana

The refreshing team-up of strawberry and banana gets the milkshake treatment thanks to the Dairy Queen secret menu. If you want to try this fruit-forward milkshake, order a strawberry milkshake with sliced bananas added to the mix and topped with whipped cream. 

Strawberry milkshake from DQ
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30. Shamrock Shake

Thanks to the Dairy Queen secret menu, you can enjoy the cult-favorite shamrock shake all year round. The process is simple, to experience the Dairy Queen shamrock shake just order a vanilla milkshake and add mint syrup. 

31. Brownie Batter

If everyone is always scolding you for taking the brownies out of the oven a little too early, this is the milkshake for you. Order a milkshake mixed with brownie pieces and cocoa fudge, then top with some whipped cream. It’s the best part of the brownie experience without any of the judgment. 

Brownie Batter is a sweet shake from dairy queen secret menu
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32. Peanut Butter & Jelly

Who says peanut butter & jelly needs to be restricted to lunch? This Dairy Queen secret menu shake honors the timeless combo of PB&J and ordering it is super easy. Just order a regular peanut butter shake and ask to have some strawberry syrup mixed in as well. You won’t believe the difference a bit of that strawberry syrup makes! 

33.  Chunky Monkey 

This shake takes the classic ice cream flavor to the next level. Ask for a chocolate milkshake and toss in some sliced banana and creamy peanut butter. It’s a flavor combination that doesn’t miss, but you probably already knew that. 

Chunk Monkey is a dairy queen secret menu item that combines delicious flavors
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34. Chocolate Covered Strawberry

Enjoy the romance and decadence of a chocolate-covered strawberry by treating yourself to this Dairy Queen secret menu shake. Just order a vanilla shake with strawberry sauce and chocolate cone dip, then top it with whipped cream, as well as additional drizzles of strawberry sauce and chocolate cone dip.

35. Neapolitan Shake

This secret shake proves that three flavors are better than one! Just order three of your favorite milkshake flavors mixed and enjoy the wonderful simplicity of the Dairy Queen secret menu.

Combine three shake flavors to create this dairy queen secret menu item
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Dairy Queen Food Secret Menu

36.  Cheesy Pretzels

For a savory snack packed with cheesy goodness, order the soft pretzel sticks and request that they get warmed up with some cheese on top. It’ll remind you of your favorite bar food bite, with a Blizzard by your side instead of a beer. 

37. Grilled Cheese

If you ask nicely, Dairy Queen employees will gladly make you a grilled cheese using two crunchy pieces of Texas toast and perfectly melted cheese. If you’re craving something comforting and delicious, the Dairy Queen secret menu always delivers.  

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38. Cheeseburger Fries

This delicious Dairy Queen secret menu snack features all the components of a cheeseburger over a plate of DQ fries. Ask for your fries to be topped with ketchup, cheese sauce, shredded lettuce, chili and pickles. 

39. Triple Cheeseburger

For those with a hearty appetite, the Triple Cheeseburger from the DQ secret menu is sure to hit the spot. It's essentially a double cheeseburger with an extra patty. While it was once a staple on the regular menu, it has now become a relic of the past. Nevertheless, many employees will gladly prepare one upon request.

Double and triple cheeseburger from DQ
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40. S’mores Pretzels

Recreate a campfire classic by ordering a S'mores pretzel off the Dairy Queen secret menu. This treat is made by cutting soft pretzels in half and adding graham cracker crumbs and butter, then topping them with marshmallow sauce and hard-dipping chocolate. If you love s’mores but also love sleeping in your bed, this is the dessert for you. 

41. Chili Cheese Fries

This Dairy Queen secret menu snack is a slightly toned-down version of the cheeseburger fries mentioned above. Just order a plate of fries and ask to top them with some chili and cheese sauce. This wonderfully messy dish is a classic bite that pairs perfectly with a refreshing frozen treat. 

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42. Cinnamon Pretzels

This Dairy Queen secret menu item is a testament to the fact that anything baked, covered in butter and cinnamon is bound to be delicious. Order the pretzel sticks, ask for them to be cut in half, add some butter and Snickerdoodle base and warm it all up in the oven.

Dairy Queen Secret Frozen Menu 

43. Mango Tango Smoothie

This Dairy Queen secret menu treat is made from a mango smoothie satisfyingly layered with a kiwi strawberry smoothie. It’s a refreshing beverage that has the looks to impress your Instagram followers. 

Mango smoothie served on a DQ cup
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44. Lemonade Chiller

The epitome of refreshment, the lemonade chiller is a Dairy Queen secret menu beverage that you should try this summer. Made from a mixture of lemonade and vanilla soft serve, it’s a perfectly balanced treat. 

45. Creamsicle Cooler

Pay tribute to an ice cream truck classic by trying a creamsicle cooler of the Dairy Queen secret menu. To order it, simply request a blend of orange juice and vanilla soft serve. It’s a timeless treat that will hit the spot on a hot day. 

Orange juice served on a to-go cup
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46. Frozen Hot Chocolate 

Who said hot chocolate couldn’t be enjoyed in the summer? This Dairy Queen secret menu item is made from cocoa fudge and vanilla soft serve blended with ice. Just make sure to top it with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. 

47. Frozen Coffee

A summer favorite of the Dairy Queen secret menu, frozen coffee is a refreshing drink that coffee enthusiasts won’t want to miss. Order a blend of vanilla soft serve, coffee syrup and vanilla syrup, then top it with a dollop of whipped cream. 

Frozen coffee is a refreshing item from dairy queen secret menu
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48. Cherry Lemonade Chiller

This Dairy Queen secret menu slush is made by blending cherry syrup and lemonade concentrate into a misty slush. It’s a perfectly simple creation that highlights a classic flavor combination. This also works with strawberry syrup instead of cherry if you want to change things up a bit. 

49. Boston Cooler

Despite its name, the Boston Cooler originated in Detroit and has since become one of the area's most popular frozen treats. Luckily, thanks to the secret menu at Dairy Queen, you can enjoy a Boston Cooler anywhere you wish. Simply order a blend of ginger ale and vanilla soft serve and enjoy! 

Homemade ginger beer Boston cooler
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50. Jolly Rancher

To make this candy-inspired frozen treat, order a mix of all of the different Misty Slush flavors. You’ll be left with a colorful slush that’s loaded with flavor. If you were one of those kids who mixed all of the different sodas at a fast food spot, this is your chance to relive those glory days. 

51. Red, White & Blue Misty Float

It doesn’t need to be the Fourth of July to enjoy a refreshing taste of patriotism. This Dairy Queen secret menu drink is made from vanilla soft serve blended with blue raspberry slush and cherry slush. Some employees will know this as the Fourth of July Misty Float, but if not, you can just order it based on the description. 

Red and Blue misty from DQ
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When it comes to the perfect blend of sweet and savory, few fast food joints have as much to offer as Dairy Queen. But if you’re ready to take your DQ adventures to new heights, hopefully, this list of Dairy Queen secret menu offerings will provide enough inspiration to challenge your taste buds at your nearest DQ.

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