Dairy Queen • Burgers (Grill & Chill)
1/4 lb Cheese GrillBurger
Quarter-pound flame-grilled patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, ketchup, and mayo
Typical U.S. price — actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information — including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber — is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the 1/4 lb Cheese GrillBurger
The 1/4 lb Cheese GrillBurger is quarter-pound flame-grilled patty with american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, ketchup, and mayo It comes in at 570 calories, and is priced at $5.49 in the Burgers (Grill & Chill) section of the Dairy Queen menu — about 0.96 cents per 100 calories. Dairy Queen is a fast food chain with over 6,800 locations known for Oreo Blizzard (Medium), Chicken Strip Basket (4-piece), Dilly Bar. Our Dairy Queen menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the 1/4 lb Cheese GrillBurger compares to similar Dairy Queen items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Hamburger | $2.99 | 380 | 0.79 |
| Original Cheeseburger | $3.49 | 440 | 0.79 |
| Bacon Cheese GrillBurger | $6.49 | 640 | 1.01 |
| 1/4 lb Cheese GrillBurger (this item) | $5.49 | 570 | 0.96 |
| 1/2 lb FlameThrower GrillBurger | $8.49 | 910 | 0.93 |
Average price in the Burgers (Grill & Chill) section: $5.39. This item is above the section average.
How the 1/4 lb Cheese GrillBurger compares at other chains
Compare the 1/4 lb Cheese GrillBurger across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs Dairy Queen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Queen | 1/4 lb Cheese GrillBurger | $5.49 | — |
| Applebee's | Classic Bacon Cheeseburger | $12.99 | $7.50 less |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Bacon Burger | $13.49 | $8.00 less |
| Burger King | Hamburger | $1.99 | $3.50 more |
| Carl's Jr. | Western Bacon Cheeseburger | $5.99 | $0.50 less |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Dairy Queen secret menu items
Blizzard Flip Challenge · $5.49
Order any Blizzard and ask them to flip it upside-down — if it doesn't stay in the cup, your next Blizzard is free. This is DQ's official quality guarantee, not an off-menu hack.
How to order: Order any Blizzard and the barista will flip it upside-down at the window by default. If it slides out, flag it and you'll get a free replacement.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard with Fudge · $5.99
A Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard with extra hot fudge swirl blended in
How to order: Order a Medium Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard and ask to 'add hot fudge blended in.'
GrillBurger Animal Style · $5.99
A GrillBurger with extra pickles, extra onions, and mustard grilled into the patty — inspired by In-N-Out
How to order: Order a 1/4 lb Cheese GrillBurger and ask for 'extra pickles, extra onions, and mustard grilled into the patty.'
Chocolate Dipped Banana Split Blizzard · $5.99
A Banana Split Blizzard blended with chocolate dip from the dipped-cone station
How to order: Order a Medium Banana Split Blizzard and ask to 'add chocolate dip blended in.'
Dietary & allergen information
Is the 1/4 lb Cheese GrillBurger good value at Dairy Queen?
At $5.49, the 1/4 lb Cheese GrillBurger costs about 0.96 cents per 100 calories against a $5.39 average in the Burgers (Grill & Chill) section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest Dairy Queen sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the 1/4 lb Cheese GrillBurger at Dairy Queen
The 1/4 lb Cheese GrillBurger is available at Dairy Queen locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Dairy Queen app or third-party services. Order through the official Dairy Queen ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full Dairy Queen menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the 1/4 lb Cheese GrillBurger
- 1Check current Dairy Queen deals — BOGO $0.99 Blizzard Treat (through 2026-08-30).
- 2Prices have trended +5.8% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Typical closures — individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
1/4 lb Cheese GrillBurger prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Dairy Queen national-average pricing model:
- Chicago: $5.60 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Oreo Blizzard (Medium))
- Detroit: $5.15 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Oreo Blizzard (Medium))
- Columbus: $5.15 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Oreo Blizzard (Medium))
- Dallas: $5.25 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Oreo Blizzard (Medium))
- Atlanta: $5.40 (Estimated — on par with national average — Oreo Blizzard (Medium))
- Minneapolis: $5.50 (Estimated — on par with national average — Oreo Blizzard (Medium))
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About Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is a fast food chain with over 6,800 locations known for Oreo Blizzard (Medium), Chicken Strip Basket (4-piece), Dilly Bar. Our Dairy Queen menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including signature blizzards, soft serve & cones, sundaes, shakes, malts & misty drinks. Current deals include DQ Mobile App — Blizzard BOGO & Exclusive Offers.
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Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official Dairy Queen website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: www.dairyqueen.com