Dairy Queen • Shakes, Malts & Misty Drinks
Dairy Queen Chocolate Shake (Medium)
Vanilla soft serve and milk blended with chocolate syrup, topped with whipped topping
- Price
- $4.49
- Calories
- 710
- Protein
- 16g
- Carbs
- 110g
- Fat
- 23g
$4.49
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 Chocolate Shake (Medium)
The Chocolate Shake (Medium) is vanilla soft serve and milk blended with chocolate syrup, topped with whipped topping It comes in at 710 calories with 16g of protein, and is priced at $4.49 in the Shakes, Malts & Misty Drinks section of the Dairy Queen menu, about $0.63 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 Chocolate Shake (Medium) compares to similar Dairy Queen items
| Chocolate Shake (Medium) (this item) | $4.49 | 710 | 0.63 |
| Vanilla Shake (Medium) | $4.49 | 660 | 0.68 |
| Strawberry Shake (Medium) | $4.69 | 630 | 0.74 |
| Chocolate Malt (Medium) | Varies by location | — | — |
| Misty Slush Cherry (Medium) | $3.29 | 260 | 1.27 |
Average price in the Shakes, Malts & Misty Drinks section: $4.04. This item is above the section average.
How the Chocolate Shake (Medium) compares at other chains
Compare the Chocolate Shake (Medium) across all chains →| Dairy Queen | Chocolate Shake (Medium) | $4.49 | — |
| 7 Brew | German Chocolate (Medium) | $4.99 | $0.50 less |
| Applebee's | Triple Chocolate Meltdown | $7.99 | $3.50 less |
| Arby's | Chocolate Shake (Medium) | $4.49 | — |
| Bahama Breeze | Chocolate Island | Varies by location | same |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Dietary & allergen information
Is the Chocolate Shake (Medium) good value at Dairy Queen?
At $4.49, the Chocolate Shake (Medium) costs about $0.63 per 100 calories against a $4.04 average in the Shakes, Malts & Misty Drinks 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 Chocolate Shake (Medium) at Dairy Queen
The Chocolate Shake (Medium) 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 Chocolate Shake (Medium)
- 1At 710 calories, this is one of the higher-calorie items on the menu. Plan portions accordingly.
- 2Check current Dairy Queen deals: $6.99 4-Piece Chicken Strip Basket.
- 3Prices 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.
More Dairy Queen menu items
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.'
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.
Chocolate Shake (Medium) 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: Dairy Queen official nutrition — latest published, dated 2026-09-03