Dairy Queen is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and alongside the company’s signature ice cream, the company also serves a range of classic fast-food meals.
Sherb Noble opened the first Dairy Queen store in Joliet, Illinois, back in 1940. Dairy Queen quickly expanded due to popular demand, and the first store outside the United States opened in Canada in 1953, in Estevan, Saskatchewan. The company’s name comes from Grandpa McCullough, who created the Dairy Queen soft serve and gave the product its name because he thought it was the queen amongst dairy products. Since opening its first store, the company has gone from strength to strength, and now has over 6,000 stores worldwide.
To find out more about Dairy Queen, head to the company’s website https://www.dairyqueen.com/
What countries have Dairy Queen stores?
After opening its first store in 1940 in Illinois, today there are over 6,000 Dairy Queen stores in over 22 countries worldwide. The United States is the country with the highest number of Dairy Queen stores, with Texas alone having more than 600 Dairy Queen stores!
You can order from the Dairy Queen menu in the following countries:
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Brunie
- Cambodia
- Canada
- China
- Guayana
- Indonesia
- Jamaica
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Mexico
- Panama
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Thailand
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- Vietnam
To find your nearest Dairy Queen store head to the company’s website.
What are Dairy Queen’s opening hours?
Dairy Queen stores normally open between 10:30am and 10:30pm, however, opening times do vary between different stores. Therefore, you should check with your nearest Dairy Queen store, or the company’s website, for local opening times.
What ice cream does Dairy Queen sell?
The Dairy Queen menu is packed full of different ice cream options, which are almost guaranteed to satisfy your appetite.
The company sells a range of candy classic ice creams which includes a range of flavourings and toppings blended with creamy Dairy Queen vanilla soft serve ice cream. Options in this range include M&M’s Milk Chocolate Candies, and Snickers Blizzard Treat.
The Royal selection on the Dairy Queen menu has creamy soft serve ice cream, which is then filled with a topping centre, such as strawberry or chocolate.
The company often has limited-time specials, which include many seasonal treats, such as Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Ice Cream, so be sure to check with your local store for their latest seasonal treats.
Does Dairy Queen just serve ice cream?
No, while Dairy Queen is best known for its ice cream, the Dairy Queen menu actually has a wide range of traditional American fast food dishes.
The company sells a range of burgers, including the Two Cheese Deluxe Cheeseburger, that not only has one type of cheese but two. By using Sharp American cheese and White Cheddar cheese, the burger has a soft, melty, and gooey taste and flavour.
The company also sells hot gods, and fried or rotisserie chicken, which is served with chips or salad. To accompany your meal, the Dairy Queen menu has some dish dishes, including fries, onion rings, cheese curds, and Pretzel sticks.
Does Dairy Queen offer a delivery service?
Yes, Dairy Queen delivery is available from most stores. This means that you can enjoy food and treats from the Dairy Queen menu without leaving the comfort of your own home! However, this does vary between different stores, so be sure to check with your local Dairy Queen restaurant, or the company’s website, to see if they offer a delivery service and the options that are available in your area. In many areas, you can order Dairy Queen for delivery from third-party companies or apps.
Yes, children love Dairy Queen, and Dairy Queen has a children's menu. This means that children can sample many of the company’s signature dishes on the Dairy Queen menu.
The Dairy Queen children’s menu includes options that are specially crafted for children’s palates, and in smaller child-friendly sizes. This includes chicken strips, hamburgers and hot dogs. Children’s meals can be accompanied by fries, or if you want a healthier choice for your child, they can have a banana or applesauce. Drink options include bottled water or milk, and a children’s meal can be finished off with a kid’s cone.
Does Dairy Queen serve frozen yoghurt?
The company used to sell frozen yoghurts in the majority of its stores, and they became something of a customer's favourite. Unfortunately, the company no longer serves frozen yoghurt.
Do Dairy Queen stores have a drive-thru?
Yes, some Dairy Queen stores have a drive-thru. This means you can enjoy food from the Dairy Queen menu without leaving your car! This option is not available at all stores, so be sure to check with your local Dairy Queen store.
Is Dairy Queen healthy?
When you think of healthy food outlets, Dairy Queen might not be your first thought, however, the company has taken some steps to try to offer healthier alternatives to its customers. Dairy Queen now offers a small range of reduced sugar options, which include Fudge Bar, reduced sugar Chocolate Dilly bar, and Vanilla Orange Bar. However, it is worth remembering that these products are reduced sugar items, not sugar-free items, and as such, they will still have some sugar.
Full nutritional information is available on the company’s website, or ask at your local Dairy Queen store.
Is Dairy Queen ice cream gluten-free?
Yes! The vanilla and chocolate soft serve ice cream which is served at Dairy Queen is gluten-free. Several of the toppings used on the Dairy Queen menu are also gluten-free, meaning you can order gluten-free ice cream treats from Dairy Queen.
The kitchens at Dairy Queen are not 100% gluten-free, so customers with high intolerances or allergies to gluten should check with their local Dairy Queen store.
Can I buy Dairy Queen gift cards?
If you want to treat a friend, family member or coworker to some of the signature dishes from Dairy Queen, the good news is you can now buy them gift cards, and also gift certificates. These can be bought directly from most Dairy Queen stores, or you can purchase physical cards and eGift cards online. Dairy Queen gift cards can be purchased in any denomination from $5 and over.
EGift cards can be sent in an instant which is a great way to find a last-minute gift. The same applies to buying one in-store, just head to your nearest store during your lunch break or after picking up the shopping, and you can have a physical gift card in an instant.
The recipient of the Dairy Queen gift card can then redeem it against any item on the Dairy Queen menu at participating stores.