The very name Dairy Queen doesn’t sound very vegan-friendly. But they do have enough to quench your thirst or hunger while out with friends.
Sweets and treats:
- Non‑Dairy Dilly Bar (availability varies; ask your store)
- Misty Slush (choose fruit flavors; no soft‑serve add‑ins)
- Misty Freeze (confirm ingredients for your flavor; avoid soft‑serve add‑ins)
Food and sides (Grill & Chill):
- Fries (vegan ingredients; shared fryer)
- Side Salad without cheese or meat; choose an Italian/Balsamic‑style dressing if available
- Pretzel Sticks without queso (confirm pretzel ingredients in app; may contain butter at some suppliers)
- Not vegan: Even though you might think these are vegan, avoid the Onion Rings and Breaded sides
Drinks:
- Black Coffee
- Iced Coffee (if offered; avoid dairy creamers)
- Iced Tea
- Fountain Drinks
- Lemonade
WHAT TO AVOID
Here’s a list of items you might imagine are vegan but are not:
- Soft‑serve, Blizzards, Sundaes, Cones (dairy-based in the U.S.)
- All shakes and malts (dairy)
- Onion Rings (batter typically contains milk/egg)
Are Dairy Queen’s pretzel sticks vegan?
Yes! If you order Dairy Queen pretzel sticks without the queso, they are vegan-friendly!
IS THERE CROSS-CONTACT AT DAIRY QUEEN’S?
Cross-contact: Fryers and prep areas are shared.
Updated: October 2025
