When I walked into Dairy Queen, I realized it's more than just an ice cream paradise. They were open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and provided a variety of classic fast-food meals on their menu besides their signature mouth-watering ice cream.
You can savour Dairy Queen's ice cream 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
What's my local Dairy Queen's operating hours?
Store hours generally range between 10:30 am and 10:30 pm. As operating hours may vary between locations, it's best to check with your local Dairy Queen store or on the company's website.
What's the hype about Dairy Queen's Ice cream?
Dairy Queen's candy classic ice creams are an absolute must-try. They have M&M's Milk Chocolate Candies and Snickers Blizzard Treat among others, all blended with creamy Dairy Queen vanilla soft-serve. I decided to satisfy my curiosity by diving into their Royal selection. One bite into their soft-serve ice cream filled with a chocolate centre had me craving for more!
Does Dairy Queen serve just Ice Cream?
Trust me, Dairy Queen is more than just epic ice cream. They serve an enticing range of traditional American fast-food dishes. Their Two Cheese Deluxe Cheeseburger - Sharp American cheese and White Cheddar cheese all in one - is absolutely decadent, a taste of absolute American indulgence. Also, they serve a variety of hot dogs and fried or rotisserie chicken, which can be combined with delicious sides- fries, onion rings, cheese curds, and pretzel sticks.
Is Dairy Queen Delivery available?
The best part?
Yes, Dairy Queen delivery is available from most stores. This set my lazy Sunday cravings at ease knowing I could binge on Dairy Queen's menu from the comfort of my home!
Kid-friendly Dairy Queen
As soon as I saw the kid's menu, I knew Dairy Queen was a family-friendly spot.
With specially curated dishes like chicken strips, hamburgers, and hot dogs in proportions perfect for the little ones, accompanied by fries or healthier options like banana or applesauce, Dairy Queen ensures the little munchkins have a gala time too!
A bit of a bummer
Despite being a favorite, Dairy Queen no longer serves frozen yogurt.
Drive-in at Dairy Queen?
For those of us who find it hard to get out of the car,
some Dairy Queen stores have this cool provision of a drive-thru, which was a total game-changer for me!
Is Dairy Queen a Healthy Choice?
Amidst my indulgence, I found solace in the fact that
Dairy Queen provides reduced sugar options like Fudge Bar, reduced sugar Chocolate Dilly bar, and Vanilla Orange Bar.
Even though they aren't entirely sugar-free, it's good to know that healthy alternatives do exist.
Is Dairy Queen a paradise for the Gluten intolerant too?
Yes, hallelujah! Dairy Queen's vanilla and chocolate soft serves are gluten-free! As a person who is not intolerant, the range of gluten-free toppings was a pleasant surprise.
Who gets a Dairy Queen treat?
EGift cards and physical cards are available for purchase from most Dairy Queen stores or online. This is great for when you want to treat someone to some of the signature Dairy Queen goodness! I decided to buy a couple to gift to my friends.
Downsides and positives apart, I had a great time at Dairy Queen and came out with an ice-cream filled grin on my face! But don't just take my word for it - try it for yourself. Remember, the Queen rules!
As for my personal experience, well, here's my little list of pros and cons:
Pros
- Extensive menu with food and desserts.
- Generous portions.
- Friendly staff.
- Kid-friendly environment and menu.
- Drive-thru availability in some locations.
- Healthy alternatives and allergen information provided.
- Gift cards availability.
Cons
- Varying operating hours can be confusing.
- Drive-thru not available at all locations.
- No more frozen yoghurt.
- Reduced sugar options and limited gluten-free toppings.
Overall, I think Dairy Queen nails the balance between indulgence and sensible dining. And I definitely plan on going back! Maybe I'll see you there?