★ Prices checked Nov 2026
Dairy Queen Burgers & Stackburgers Menu With Prices (2026)
The Original Cheeseburger is about $3.99 to $4.99 and is still one of fast food’s best cheap burgers.
Original Cheeseburger $3.99–$4.99 · Stackburger (single) $6.39–$7.99 · Burger combo $9–$12 · $7 Meal Deal
Dairy Queen Burger Prices
Typical US prices — the full price table is below.
Original Cheeseburger
$3.99–$4.99
370 cal
FlameThrower Stackburger (single)
$6.69–$7.99
640–720 cal
Bacon Two Cheese Deluxe Stackburger (single)
$6.99–$8.49
660–760 cal
Unofficial guide. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by International Dairy Queen, Inc.
Prices are estimated US national averages, checked Nov 2026. Dairy Queen publishes no national price list; ~99% stores are franchisee-owned, so prices vary by location.
Here is the question that decides your whole Dairy Queen visit: does this DQ even sell burgers? If you drive to a Treat-only store expecting a Stackburger, you will leave with a Blizzard and no burger — and that is the single most common complaint about the Dairy Queen burgers menu. This page answers the burger question properly: which burgers exist, what they cost, how many calories they carry, and which one is actually worth the money. Prices below are typical US ranges, not promises, because each franchise owner sets their own prices.
The short version: the Original Cheeseburger is about $3.99 to $4.99 and is still one of fast food’s best cheap burgers. The Signature Stackburgers start at about $6.39 to $7.99 for a single. A burger, fries and a drink as a combo runs about $9 to $12 — which is exactly why the $7 Meal Deal keeps showing up on this site. If you only came for one number, there it is.
Stackburgers Explained — What Makes Them Different?
A Stackburger is not just a bigger cheeseburger. It is DQ’s answer to the premium burger: two patties, two slices of cheese, and a build that is meant to be eaten as a meal, not a snack. The name does the work — the patties are stacked, the cheese melts between them, and the whole thing is served on a toasted bun that is built to hold up rather than fall apart halfway through.
The line-up you will see most often is the Original Cheeseburger Stackburger, the Bacon Two Cheese Deluxe Stackburger, the FlameThrower Stackburger and the Mushroom Swiss Stackburger, plus a rotating seasonal build. Availability is not universal. Some stores run the full Stackburger board; others run two or three of them. If a specific Stackburger matters to you, check the DQ app for your store before you drive — the app shows that store’s real menu, and the menu board at the counter does not always match what a national list says.
One honest warning: a Stackburger is a lot of food. A single Stackburger runs about 580 to 630 calories before fries. That is the point — it is a meal burger, not a snack. If you are also ordering a Blizzard, the Original Cheeseburger is the smarter pairing, because it leaves room for dessert.
Dairy Queen Burger Prices
| Burger | Typical price | Calories (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Original Cheeseburger | $3.99–$4.99 | 370 |
| Original Cheeseburger Stackburger (single) | $6.39–$7.99 | 580–630 |
| FlameThrower Stackburger (single) | $6.69–$7.99 | 640–720 |
| Bacon Two Cheese Deluxe Stackburger (single) | $6.99–$8.49 | 660–760 |
| Mushroom Swiss Stackburger (single) | $6.99–$8.49 | 620–700 |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $5.49–$6.99 | 540–620 |
| Classic Hot Dog | $2.99–$3.99 | 290–340 |
| Chilli Cheese Dog | $3.49–$4.49 | 380–440 |
A note on the FlameThrower price, because trackers disagree: one tracker lists it at $6.69–$7.99 and others at $8.99–$10.87. That gap is almost certainly a single-versus-double confusion — the higher figure looks like the double-patty build. The table above is the single. A double Stackburger costs roughly $2–$3 more than the single at most stores, and you should confirm the double price at the counter rather than trusting a list.
Double patties are where the receipt quietly grows. A single Stackburger at $6.39–$7.99 becomes a double at roughly $8.99–$10.87, and with fries and a drink the meal passes $12. That is not a rip-off — it is a double burger — but it is the reason people who ordered “a Stackburger” are surprised at the till. Say “single” or “double” out loud when you order.
Cheeseburger vs Stackburger — Which One Should You Order?
The honest answer depends on how hungry you are and whether dessert is coming. The Original Cheeseburger is a single patty, about 370 calories, and about $3.99–$4.99. It is the best burger on the board if you are eating a Blizzard afterwards, if you are feeding a child, or if you simply want a burger without turning lunch into a project.
The Stackburger is a double-patty meal burger, about 580–630 calories for a single, and about $6.39–$7.99. It is the better pick if the burger is the meal — no Blizzard after, no second stop. The cheese-to-beef ratio is the real difference: two slices of cheese melting between two patties gives a Stackburger a richness the single-patty cheeseburger does not have.
The FlameThrower deserves its own warning. It is genuinely hot — jalapeño and pepper sauce that bites back — not just named hot. If you do not like heat, do not order it because it sounds exciting. The Bacon Two Cheese Deluxe is the safe indulgent pick: smoky, salty, and the one most people order twice.
Chicken Sandwiches & Hot Dogs
Not everyone at the table wants beef, and DQ knows it. The Crispy Chicken Sandwich, at about $5.49–$6.99, is the usual pick for people who do not want a burger — a fried chicken fillet with lettuce and mayo on a bun, about 540–620 calories. It is also the main inside the $7 Meal Deal’s chicken option, which is why it shows up on the deals page too.
Hot dogs sit at the cheaper end of the food menu, and they are the honest budget play. A Classic Hot Dog runs about $2.99–$3.99 and a Chilli Cheese Dog about $3.49–$4.49. If you are feeding a group and counting dollars, two hot dogs and a shared fries beat one Stackburger meal on price — and the kids rarely complain about that trade.
Best Burger for the Price
If we have to pick one, the answer splits by situation. Best burger outright: the Bacon Two Cheese Deluxe Stackburger, single, at about $6.99–$8.49 — it is the most complete burger on the board. Best value: the Original Cheeseburger at $3.99–$4.99, especially inside the $7 Meal Deal, where it comes with fries, a drink and a small sundae for less than a Stackburger alone. Best burger with a Blizzard after: the Original Cheeseburger, no contest — the Stackburger plus a Blizzard is a lot of food and a lot of calories in one sitting.
And the trap to avoid: do not order a Stackburger combo and then add a Blizzard without checking the total. Burger, fries, drink and a Small Blizzard runs about $13 to $16. That is a fair price for what it is, but it is not a $7 meal — and the surprise is the complaint, not the price.
Before You Drive: Grill & Chill or Treat Only?
This is the pain point that ruins more DQ trips than any price. A DQ Grill & Chill serves the full menu — burgers, chicken baskets, hot dogs and, at some locations, breakfast. A DQ Treat store, often in a mall, sells only Blizzards, cones, sundaes, shakes and cakes. If your local DQ has no burgers, nothing is broken. You are visiting a Treat store.
Check before you drive: open the DQ app, pick your store, and look at its menu type. It takes ten seconds. In winter, treat-only stores in northern states often close from around November to February, while Grill & Chill locations stay open all year — so the same check saves a wasted trip twice over.
FAQ
How much is a burger at Dairy Queen? An Original Cheeseburger is about $3.99 to $4.99. A single Signature Stackburger is about $6.39 to $7.99, and a double costs roughly $2 to $3 more.
What is the best Dairy Queen burger? The Bacon Two Cheese Deluxe Stackburger is the most popular premium pick. The Original Cheeseburger is the best value, especially inside the $7 Meal Deal.
Is the FlameThrower actually spicy? Yes. It has jalapeño and pepper sauce that is genuinely hot. If you do not like heat, pick a different Stackburger.
Why does my Dairy Queen not sell burgers? It is probably a DQ Treat store, which sells ice cream only. Burgers are served at DQ Grill & Chill and other full-menu restaurants. Check your store’s menu type in the DQ app.
Are Dairy Queen burger prices the same everywhere? No. Prices vary by location, because each franchise owner sets them. The ranges on this page are typical US prices, checked Nov 2026.
How much is a burger meal at DQ? A burger, fries and a drink as a combo is about $9 to $12. The $7 Meal Deal — a main, fries, a drink and a small sundae — is cheaper than most combos.
Last updated: Nov 2026. Unofficial guide. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by International Dairy Queen, Inc. See also: Dairy Queen Menu With Prices (2026), Dairy Queen Blizzard Menu, Dairy Queen Deals & $7 Meal Deal, Dairy Queen Chicken Strip Baskets.