Soft serve carries milk, so milk runs through most of what this counter sells. The Dairy Queen allergen menu marks each item against milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanut, tree nuts, fish and sesame, though no listed item declares shellfish. Trace warnings sit beside them as may-contain notes. Milk reaches 279 of the 359 items listed.
Wheat arrives with the buns, which puts it on every burger, sandwich and hot dog. Sesame joins it on all but the Wild Alaskan Fish Sandwich, which also holds the only fish declaration on the page. Nothing comes guaranteed free of an allergen, since Dairy Queen kitchens share equipment and frying oil across the menu.
The short answer
Milk is declared on almost every treat, and wheat on almost every bun, so the Dairy Queen allergen menu splits along that line. Oven Baked Lay’s and DQ Sprinkles declare soy alone, and both honey mustards declare only egg.
Dairy Queen allergen menu at a glance
Milk, Wheat, Soy, Sesame
original cheeseburger
Milk, Wheat, Soy
oreo cookie blizzard
Soy
oven baked potato crisps
Milk, Soy, Peanut
peanut buster parfait
Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy
cheese curds
Egg, Wheat, Fish
wild alaskan fish sandwich
Dairy Queen Allergen Menu Item by Item
Blizzard sizes each take a row of their own on the Dairy Queen allergen menu, so a Mini and a Large appear separately. Declarations hold steady from the smallest size to the largest. Anything after “may contain” is a trace warning rather than an ingredient, and it matters just as much to anyone with a serious allergy.
Cross-contact is the part the tables cannot fix. Allergens are present in every Dairy Queen restaurant, so any item can pick up traces of another. Tell the crew about an allergy before ordering, and ask to see the ingredient listing on the packaging.
Dairy Queen Burger and Sandwich Allergens
Wheat sits against all twenty burgers and sandwiches, and sesame against nineteen of them. Milk reaches thirteen of the twenty, and the plain Hamburger declares only wheat and sesame in all three sizes. The Wild Alaskan Fish Sandwich holds the one fish declaration in this group, and it is the one sandwich that leaves sesame off.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| BBQ Smokehouse Cheddar Signature Stackburger – Double | Milk, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| BBQ Smokehouse Cheddar Signature Stackburger – Triple | Milk, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Backyard Bacon Ranch Burger – Double | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Backyard Bacon Ranch Burger – Triple | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Bacon Two Cheese Deluxe Burger – Double | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Bacon Two Cheese Deluxe Burger – Triple | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| FlameThrower Burger – Double | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| FlameThrower Burger – Triple | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Hamburger | Wheat, Sesame |
| Hamburger – Double | Wheat, Sesame |
| Hamburger – Triple | Wheat, Sesame |
| Original Cheeseburger – Single | Milk, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Original Cheeseburger – Double | Milk, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Original Cheeseburger – Triple | Milk, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Two Cheese Deluxe Burger – Double | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Two Cheese Deluxe Burger – Triple | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Flamethrower Chicken Sandwich | Egg, Wheat, Sesame |
| Original Chicken Strip Sandwich | Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Spicy Chicken Strip Sandwich | Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Wild Alaskan Fish Sandwich | Egg, Wheat, Fish |
Dairy Queen Chicken Strip and Basket Allergens
Wheat runs through all nine chicken strip and basket listings, and sesame through eight of them. The Flamethrower baskets declare egg, wheat and sesame only. The Parmesan Garlic Sauced & Tossed baskets add egg to the milk, wheat, soy and sesame that the other baskets carry.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Flamethrower Chicken Strip Basket – 4 pc | Egg, Wheat, Sesame |
| Flamethrower Chicken Strip Basket – 6 pc | Egg, Wheat, Sesame |
| Chicken Strip Basket – 4 pc | Milk, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Chicken Strip Basket – 6 pc | Milk, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Chicken Strips – 3 pc | Wheat, Soy |
| Sauced & Tossed Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Basket – 4 Piece | Milk, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Sauced & Tossed Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Basket – 6 Piece | Milk, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Parmesan Garlic Sauced & Tossed Chicken Strip Basket – 4 Piece | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Parmesan Garlic Sauced & Tossed Chicken Strip Basket – 6 Piece | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
Dairy Queen Hot Dog Allergens
Wheat and sesame run through all six hot dogs. Milk joins on the Cheese Dog and both Chili Cheese Dog listings, and soy joins on the Chili Dog and those same two. The Classic Dog and the plain Hot Dog declare wheat and sesame only.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Cheese Dog | Milk, Wheat, Sesame |
| Chili Cheese Dog | Milk, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Chili Cheese Dogs (2) | Milk, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Chili Dog | Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Classic Dog | Wheat, Sesame |
| Hot Dog | Wheat, Sesame |
Dairy Queen Local Favorites Allergens
Local Favorites hold six rows on the Dairy Queen allergen menu. They are BBQ Sandwich, Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Corn Dog, Mega Chili Cheese Dog, Steakfinger Basket and Chili Cheese Fries. Wheat sits against five of the six, and milk against five as well. BBQ Sandwich declares wheat alone, and Chili Cheese Fries declares milk and soy without wheat.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| BBQ Sandwich | Wheat |
| Chili Cheese Fries | Milk, Soy |
| Corn Dog | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Mega Chili Cheese Dog | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Pork Tenderloin Sandwich | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Steakfinger Basket | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
Dairy Queen Sides and Kids Meal Allergens
Oven Baked Lay’s Original Potato Crisps declare soy alone, and Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips declare milk alone. Onion Rings, Fry-Rings and the Soft Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso declare milk and wheat, and Cheese Curds add egg and soy. Kids’ meals bring the two-piece Chicken Strips, with wheat and soy, and plain Milk.
The Kids’ Meal Hamburger and Hot Dog declare exactly what the regular Hamburger and Hot Dog do. Dairy Queen prints no allergen code for its fries, Side Salad, Applesauce, Banana or Lay’s chips, so those rows read None declared.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Cheese Curds – Regular | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Cheese Curds – Large | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips | Milk |
| Fry-Rings – A la Carte | Milk, Wheat |
| Onion Rings, Regular | Milk, Wheat |
| Onion Rings, Large | Milk, Wheat |
| Oven Baked Lay’s Original Potato Crisps | Soy |
| Soft Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso | Milk, Wheat |
| Chicken Strips – 2 pc | Wheat, Soy |
| Milk | Milk |
| Side Salad | None declared |
| Applesauce | None declared |
| Banana | None declared |
| Fries, Kids’ | None declared |
| Fries, Large | None declared |
| Fries, Regular | None declared |
| Lay’s BBQ Potato Chips | None declared |
| Lay’s Potato Chips – Original | None declared |
Dairy Queen Blizzard Allergens
Milk and soy sit against all sixty-eight Blizzard listings, since soft serve forms the base of every one. Peanut is declared on sixteen, across the Butterfinger, Reese’s, Snickers and Peanut Butter Blossom builds, and sixteen more list it as a may-contain. Heath and Turtle Pecan Cluster declare tree nuts outright. Only sixteen Blizzard rows on the Dairy Queen allergen menu stay clear of wheat in every form.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Butterfinger Blizzard – Mini | Milk, Soy, Peanut; may contain Egg, Wheat, Tree nuts |
| Butterfinger Blizzard – Small | Milk, Soy, Peanut; may contain Egg, Wheat, Tree nuts |
| Butterfinger Blizzard – Medium | Milk, Soy, Peanut; may contain Egg, Wheat, Tree nuts |
| Butterfinger Blizzard – Large | Milk, Soy, Peanut; may contain Egg, Wheat, Tree nuts |
| Choco Brownie Extreme Blizzard – Mini | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Choco Brownie Extreme Blizzard – Small | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Choco Brownie Extreme Blizzard – Medium | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Choco Brownie Extreme Blizzard – Large | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard – Mini | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard – Small | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard – Medium | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard – Large | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Heath Blizzard – Mini | Milk, Soy, Tree nuts; may contain Egg, Wheat, Peanut |
| Heath Blizzard – Small | Milk, Soy, Tree nuts; may contain Egg, Wheat, Peanut |
| Heath Blizzard – Medium | Milk, Soy, Tree nuts; may contain Egg, Wheat, Peanut |
| Heath Blizzard – Large | Milk, Soy, Tree nuts; may contain Egg, Wheat, Peanut |
| M&M’s Chocolate Candy Blizzard – Mini | Milk, Soy; may contain Egg, Wheat, Peanut, Tree nuts |
| M&M’s Chocolate Candy Blizzard – Small | Milk, Soy; may contain Egg, Wheat, Peanut, Tree nuts |
| M&M’s Chocolate Candy Blizzard – Medium | Milk, Soy; may contain Egg, Wheat, Peanut, Tree nuts |
| M&M’s Chocolate Candy Blizzard – Large | Milk, Soy; may contain Egg, Wheat, Peanut, Tree nuts |
| Mint OREO Blizzard – Mini | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Mint OREO Blizzard – Small | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Mint OREO Blizzard – Medium | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Mint OREO Blizzard – Large | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Mocha Brownie Mudslide Blizzard – Mini | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Mocha Brownie Mudslide Blizzard – Small | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Mocha Brownie Mudslide Blizzard – Medium | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Mocha Brownie Mudslide Blizzard – Large | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| OREO Cookie Blizzard – Mini | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| OREO Cookie Blizzard – Small | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| OREO Cookie Blizzard – Medium | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| OREO Cookie Blizzard – Large | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Blizzard – Mini | Milk, Soy, Peanut; may contain Egg, Wheat, Tree nuts |
| Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Blizzard – Small | Milk, Soy, Peanut; may contain Egg, Wheat, Tree nuts |
| Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Blizzard – Medium | Milk, Soy, Peanut; may contain Egg, Wheat, Tree nuts |
| Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Blizzard – Large | Milk, Soy, Peanut; may contain Egg, Wheat, Tree nuts |
| Royal New York Cheesecake Blizzard Filled with Strawberry – Mini | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy; may contain Peanut, Tree nuts |
| Royal New York Cheesecake Blizzard Filled with Strawberry – Small | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy; may contain Peanut, Tree nuts |
| Royal New York Cheesecake Blizzard Filled with Strawberry – Medium | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy; may contain Peanut, Tree nuts |
| Royal New York Cheesecake Blizzard Filled with Strawberry – Large | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy; may contain Peanut, Tree nuts |
| Royal Ultimate Choco Brownie Blizzard Filled with Fudge – Mini | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Royal Ultimate Choco Brownie Blizzard Filled with Fudge – Small | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Royal Ultimate Choco Brownie Blizzard Filled with Fudge – Medium | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Royal Ultimate Choco Brownie Blizzard Filled with Fudge – Large | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Snickers Blizzard – Mini | Milk, Egg, Soy, Peanut; may contain Tree nuts |
| Snickers Blizzard – Small | Milk, Egg, Soy, Peanut; may contain Tree nuts |
| Snickers Blizzard – Medium | Milk, Egg, Soy, Peanut; may contain Tree nuts |
| Snickers Blizzard – Large | Milk, Egg, Soy, Peanut; may contain Tree nuts |
| Turtle Pecan Cluster Blizzard – Mini | Milk, Soy, Tree nuts |
| Turtle Pecan Cluster Blizzard – Small | Milk, Soy, Tree nuts |
| Turtle Pecan Cluster Blizzard – Medium | Milk, Soy, Tree nuts |
| Turtle Pecan Cluster Blizzard – Large | Milk, Soy, Tree nuts |
| Peppermint Bark Blizzard – Mini | Milk, Soy |
| Peppermint Bark Blizzard – Small | Milk, Soy |
| Peppermint Bark Blizzard – Medium | Milk, Soy |
| Peppermint Bark Blizzard – Large | Milk, Soy |
| Peanut Butter Blossom made with mini HERSHEY’S KISSES Blizzard Treat – Mini | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Peanut |
| Peanut Butter Blossom made with mini HERSHEY’S KISSES Blizzard Treat – Small | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Peanut |
| Peanut Butter Blossom made with mini HERSHEY’S KISSES Blizzard Treat – Medium | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Peanut |
| Peanut Butter Blossom made with mini HERSHEY’S KISSES Blizzard Treat – Large | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Peanut |
| S’mores Blizzard – Mini | Milk, Wheat, Soy; may contain Peanut |
| S’mores Blizzard – Small | Milk, Wheat, Soy; may contain Peanut |
| S’mores Blizzard – Medium | Milk, Wheat, Soy; may contain Peanut |
| S’mores Blizzard – Large | Milk, Wheat, Soy; may contain Peanut |
| Cotton Candy Blizzard – Mini | Milk, Soy |
| Cotton Candy Blizzard – Small | Milk, Soy |
| Cotton Candy Blizzard – Medium | Milk, Soy |
| Cotton Candy Blizzard – Large | Milk, Soy |
Dairy Queen Shake, MooLatte and Cooler Allergens
Shakes and MooLatte declare milk and soy in every size, and so do the Salted Caramel and Toasted Marshmallow Mocha Coffee Coolers. Wheat enters through the Make It A Malt add-on, the Maple Cookie Shake and the Oreo Coffee Cooler. Peanut Butter Shake is the one shake declaring peanut, with tree nuts listed as a may-contain.
The Classic Lemonade cooler declares milk alone, while the Sparkler version carries no allergen code and reads None declared. The Dairy Queen allergen menu lists the malt add-on separately, so add its wheat to any shake turned into a malt.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Maple Cookie Shake – Small | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Maple Cookie Shake – Medium | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Banana Shake – Small | Milk, Soy |
| Banana Shake – Medium | Milk, Soy |
| Banana Shake – Large | Milk, Soy |
| Caramel Shake – Small | Milk, Soy |
| Caramel Shake – Medium | Milk, Soy |
| Caramel Shake – Large | Milk, Soy |
| Chocolate Shake – Small | Milk, Soy |
| Chocolate Shake – Medium | Milk, Soy |
| Chocolate Shake – Large | Milk, Soy |
| Hot Fudge Shake – Small | Milk, Soy |
| Hot Fudge Shake – Medium | Milk, Soy |
| Hot Fudge Shake – Large | Milk, Soy |
| Make It A Malt Adds – Small | Milk, Wheat |
| Make It A Malt Adds – Medium | Milk, Wheat |
| Make It A Malt Adds – Large | Milk, Wheat |
| Peanut Butter Shake – Small | Milk, Soy, Peanut; may contain Tree nuts |
| Peanut Butter Shake – Medium | Milk, Soy, Peanut; may contain Tree nuts |
| Peanut Butter Shake – Large | Milk, Soy, Peanut; may contain Tree nuts |
| Strawberry Shake – Small | Milk, Soy |
| Strawberry Shake – Medium | Milk, Soy |
| Strawberry Shake – Large | Milk, Soy |
| Vanilla Shake – Small | Milk, Soy |
| Vanilla Shake – Medium | Milk, Soy |
| Vanilla Shake – Large | Milk, Soy |
| Caramel MooLatte – Small | Milk, Soy |
| Caramel MooLatte – Medium | Milk, Soy |
| Caramel MooLatte – Large | Milk, Soy |
| Mocha MooLatte – Small | Milk, Soy |
| Mocha MooLatte – Medium | Milk, Soy |
| Mocha MooLatte – Large | Milk, Soy |
| Vanilla MooLatte – Small | Milk, Soy |
| Vanilla MooLatte – Medium | Milk, Soy |
| Vanilla MooLatte – Large | Milk, Soy |
| DQ Coffee Cooler Oreo – Small | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| DQ Coffee Cooler Oreo – Medium | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| DQ Coffee Cooler Oreo – Large | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| DQ Coffee Cooler Salted Caramel – Small | Milk, Soy |
| DQ Coffee Cooler Salted Caramel – Medium | Milk, Soy |
| DQ Coffee Cooler Salted Caramel – Large | Milk, Soy |
| DQ Coffee Cooler Toasted Marshmallow Mocha – Small | Milk, Soy |
| DQ Coffee Cooler Toasted Marshmallow Mocha – Medium | Milk, Soy |
| DQ Coffee Cooler Toasted Marshmallow Mocha – Large | Milk, Soy |
| DQ Cooler Classic Lemonade – Small | Milk |
| DQ Cooler Classic Lemonade – Medium | Milk |
| DQ Cooler Classic Lemonade – Large | Milk |
| DQ Sparkler Classic Lemonade – Small | None declared |
| DQ Sparkler Classic Lemonade – Medium | None declared |
| DQ Sparkler Classic Lemonade – Large | None declared |
Dairy Queen Smoothie, Julius and Misty Allergens
Both Misty Freeze flavours and all three Premium Fruit Smoothie flavours declare milk alone, at every size. Julius drinks add egg to the milk across all six listings. Strawberry Banana Julius also declares tree nuts, in all three sizes. Misty Slush and Mango Misty Slush carry no allergen code, so their seven rows read None declared.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Mango Misty Freeze – Small | Milk |
| Mango Misty Freeze – Medium | Milk |
| Mango Misty Freeze – Large | Milk |
| Mango Misty Freeze – Extra Large | Milk |
| Misty Freeze – Small | Milk |
| Misty Freeze – Medium | Milk |
| Misty Freeze – Large | Milk |
| Mango Pineapple Smoothie – Small | Milk |
| Mango Pineapple Smoothie – Medium | Milk |
| Mango Pineapple Smoothie – Large | Milk |
| Mango Pineapple Smoothie – XLarge | Milk |
| Strawberry Banana Smoothie – Small | Milk |
| Strawberry Banana Smoothie – Medium | Milk |
| Strawberry Banana Smoothie – Large | Milk |
| Strawberry Banana Smoothie – XLarge | Milk |
| Tripleberry Smoothie – Small | Milk |
| Tripleberry Smoothie – Medium | Milk |
| Tripleberry Smoothie – Large | Milk |
| Tripleberry Smoothie – XLarge | Milk |
| Orange Julius – Small | Milk, Egg |
| Orange Julius – Medium | Milk, Egg |
| Orange Julius – Large | Milk, Egg |
| Strawberry Banana Julius – Small | Milk, Egg, Tree nuts |
| Strawberry Banana Julius – Medium | Milk, Egg, Tree nuts |
| Strawberry Banana Julius – Large | Milk, Egg, Tree nuts |
| Mango Misty Slush – Extra Large | None declared |
| Mango Misty Slush – Large | None declared |
| Mango Misty Slush – Medium | None declared |
| Mango Misty Slush – Small | None declared |
| Misty Slush – Large | None declared |
| Misty Slush – Medium | None declared |
| Misty Slush – Small | None declared |
Dairy Queen Breakfast Allergens
Breakfast runs at participating locations, and biscuits, platters and pancakes anchor the early part of the Dairy Queen allergen menu. Every biscuit, platter, pancake, bowl and burrito declares milk, wheat and soy. Egg joins them on all but the Sausage Biscuit Twin Pak and Biscuits & Gravy. Eggs (2) declare milk and egg only, and Steak Fingers declare egg, wheat and soy.
Bacon, ham, sausage, hash browns, both coffees and the orange juice carry no allergen code and read None declared. American Cheese and Pepper Jack Cheese both declare milk and soy.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| American Cheese | Milk, Soy |
| Bacon (3) | None declared |
| Biscuit Sandwich with Bacon | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Biscuit Sandwich with Ham | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Biscuit Sandwich with Sausage | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Biscuits & Gravy | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Breakfast Bowl – Gravy | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Chicken and Gravy Burrito | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Chicken Strips (2) | Wheat, Soy |
| Coffee – 12 oz | None declared |
| Coffee – 16 oz | None declared |
| Country Platter with Ham | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Eggs (2) | Milk, Egg |
| Ham (2) | None declared |
| Hash Browns | None declared |
| Lil’ Donuts | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Milk – 12 oz | Milk |
| Milk – 16 oz | Milk |
| Orange Juice Bottle | None declared |
| Pancake Platter with Bacon | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Pancake Platter with Ham | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Pancake Platter with Sausage | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Pancakes (3) | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Pepper Jack Cheese | Milk, Soy |
| Sausage Biscuit Twin Pak | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Sausages (2) | None declared |
| Steak Fingers (2) | Egg, Wheat, Soy |
Dairy Queen Sundae, Parfait and Cupfection Allergens
Milk covers every sundae, parfait and Cupfection, again by way of the soft serve, apart from the DQ Sprinkles add-on, which declares soy alone. Peanut appears on the three Peanut Butter Sundae sizes and the Peanut Buster Parfait. The Peanut Butter Sundae also lists tree nuts as a may-contain. The Brownie and OREO Cupfection is the only item here that declares wheat and egg.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Banana Split | Milk, Soy |
| Brownie and OREO Cupfection | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Peanut Buster Parfait | Milk, Soy, Peanut |
| Add DQ Sprinkles | Soy |
| Caramel Sundae – Small | Milk |
| Caramel Sundae – Medium | Milk |
| Caramel Sundae – Large | Milk |
| Cherry Sundae – Small | Milk |
| Cherry Sundae – Medium | Milk |
| Cherry Sundae – Large | Milk |
| Chocolate Sundae – Small | Milk |
| Chocolate Sundae – Medium | Milk |
| Chocolate Sundae – Large | Milk |
| Hot Fudge Sundae – Small | Milk, Soy |
| Hot Fudge Sundae – Medium | Milk, Soy |
| Hot Fudge Sundae – Large | Milk, Soy |
| Peanut Butter Sundae – Small | Milk, Peanut; may contain Tree nuts |
| Peanut Butter Sundae – Medium | Milk, Peanut; may contain Tree nuts |
| Peanut Butter Sundae – Large | Milk, Peanut; may contain Tree nuts |
| Pineapple Sundae – Small | Milk |
| Pineapple Sundae – Medium | Milk |
| Pineapple Sundae – Large | Milk |
| Strawberry Sundae – Small | Milk |
| Strawberry Sundae – Medium | Milk |
| Strawberry Sundae – Large | Milk |
Dairy Queen Cone and Novelty Allergens
Wheat sits against all sixteen cone listings. Plain vanilla and chocolate cones declare milk and wheat only, and dipping adds soy. The manufactured Dilly Bar six-pack declares milk and soy, and the store-made one adds wheat.
Buster Bar six-packs add peanut to milk and soy in both versions. The DQ Sandwich six-pack declares milk, wheat and soy. The single Chocolate Dilly Bar, Buster Bar Treat and DQ Sandwich match their six-packs. The Non-Dairy Dilly Bar declares soy and tree nuts without milk.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Chocolate Cone – Kids’ | Milk, Wheat |
| Chocolate Cone – Small | Milk, Wheat |
| Chocolate Cone – Medium | Milk, Wheat |
| Chocolate Cone – Large | Milk, Wheat |
| Dipped Cone, Cherry – Kids’ | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Dipped Cone, Cherry – Small | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Dipped Cone, Cherry – Medium | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Dipped Cone, Cherry – Large | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Dipped Cone, Chocolate – Kids’ | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Dipped Cone, Chocolate – Small | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Dipped Cone, Chocolate – Medium | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Dipped Cone, Chocolate – Large | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Vanilla Cone – Kids’ | Milk, Wheat |
| Vanilla Cone – Small | Milk, Wheat |
| Vanilla Cone – Medium | Milk, Wheat |
| Vanilla Cone – Large | Milk, Wheat |
| Buster Bar – 6 Pack – Manufactured | Milk, Soy, Peanut |
| Buster Bar – 6 Pack – Store Made | Milk, Soy, Peanut |
| Dilly Bar – 6 Pack – Manufactured | Milk, Soy |
| Dilly Bar – 6 Pack – Store Made | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| DQ Sandwich – 6 Pack | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Chocolate Dilly Bar | Milk, Soy |
| Non-Dairy Dilly Bar | Soy, Tree nuts |
| Buster Bar Treat | Milk, Soy, Peanut |
| DQ Sandwich | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
Dairy Queen Cake Allergens
The cake listings on the Dairy Queen allergen menu run by code. They cover an AO23 sheet cake and AO5a cakes in 8-inch and 10-inch sizes, each in an RTD and a Store Made version. Those six declare milk, wheat and soy and nothing else.
The DQ Sheet Cake, DQ Cake and OREO Blizzard Cake match that line. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Blizzard Cake adds peanut, with tree nuts as a may-contain, and the 8-inch lists egg that way too. Calorie figures for each item sit on the Dairy Queen price and calorie list.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| AO23 – Sheet Cake Multi Color Icing Quins and Streamers – RTD | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| AO23 – Sheet Cake Multi Color Icing Quins and Streamers – Store Made | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| AO5a – 10″ Dots Blue Orange Yellow Green Icing – RTD | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| AO5a – 10″ Dots Blue Orange Yellow Green Icing – Store Made | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| AO5a – 8″ Dots Blue Orange Yellow Green Icing – RTD | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| AO5a – 8″ Dots Blue Orange Yellow Green Icing – Store Made | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| DQ Sheet Cake (1/24 slice) | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| DQ Cake – 8 inch | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| DQ Cake – 10 inch | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| OREO Blizzard Cake – 8 inch | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| OREO Blizzard Cake – 10 inch | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Blizzard Cake – 8 inch | Milk, Wheat, Soy, Peanut; may contain Egg, Tree nuts |
| Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Blizzard Cake – 10 inch | Milk, Wheat, Soy, Peanut; may contain Tree nuts |
Dairy Queen Sauce and Dressing Allergens
Country Gravy declares wheat along with milk and soy. Both honey mustards declare egg alone, while the Hidden Valley Ranch cup declares milk, egg and soy. The BBQ and Wild Buffalo sauces and the Marzetti Light Italian carry no allergen code and read None declared.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Country Gravy Dipping Sauce | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce Cup | Egg |
| House Made Hidden Valley Ranch Dipping Sauce Cup | Milk, Egg, Soy |
| Kraft Fat Free Italian Dressing | Milk |
| Kraft Honey Mustard Dressing | Egg |
| Zesty Queso Dipping Sauce | Milk |
| BBQ Dipping Sauce Cup | None declared |
| Marzetti Light Italian Dressing | None declared |
| Wild Buffalo Dipping Sauce Cup | None declared |
Dairy Queen Add-On Allergens
Add-on rows cover the toppings, candy and cookie pieces that go into Blizzards, sundaes and shakes, along with burger extras, Boosts and banana portions. Milk sits on twenty-one of the fifty-one rows, and twenty-two rows read None declared. Peanut is declared on six rows and listed as a may-contain on four.
| Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Applewood Smoked Bacon | None declared |
| Banana – Shake, Malt | None declared |
| BBQ Sauce | None declared |
| Brownie Pieces – Medium/Large Blizzard | Egg, Wheat |
| Brownie Pieces – Mini/Small Blizzard | Egg, Wheat |
| Burger Patty | None declared |
| Butterfinger Pieces – Medium/Large Blizzard | Milk, Soy, Peanut; may contain Egg, Wheat, Tree nuts |
| Butterfinger Pieces – Mini/Small Blizzard | Milk, Soy, Peanut; may contain Egg, Wheat, Tree nuts |
| Caramel Topping – Mini/Small Blizzard | Milk |
| Caramel Topping – Sundae, Shake, Malt, Moolatte, Medium/Large Blizzard | Milk |
| Cheesecake Pieces – Medium/Large Blizzard | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy; may contain Peanut, Tree nuts |
| Cheesecake Pieces – Mini/Small Blizzard | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy; may contain Peanut, Tree nuts |
| Chili Dog Sauce | Soy |
| Choco Chunks – Medium/Large Blizzard | Milk, Soy |
| Choco Chunks – Mini/Small Blizzard | Milk, Soy |
| Chocolate Topping – Mini/Small Blizzard | None declared |
| Chocolate Topping – Sundae, Shake, Malt, Medium/Large Blizzard | None declared |
| Cookie Dough Pieces – Medium/Large Blizzard | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Cookie Dough Pieces – Mini/Small Blizzard | Milk, Wheat, Soy |
| Diced Tomato | None declared |
| Fudge – Medium/Large Blizzard | Milk, Soy |
| Fudge – Mini/Small Blizzard | Milk, Soy |
| Jalapeno Bacon | None declared |
| Ketchup – Better Burger | None declared |
| Lettuce | None declared |
| M&M’s Candies – Medium/Large Blizzard | Milk, Soy; may contain Egg, Wheat, Peanut, Tree nuts |
| M&M’s Candies – Mini/Small Blizzard | Milk, Soy; may contain Egg, Wheat, Peanut, Tree nuts |
| Mayo | Egg |
| OREO Cookie Pieces – Medium/Large Blizzard | Wheat, Soy |
| OREO Cookie Pieces – Mini/Small Blizzard | Wheat, Soy |
| Peanut Butter Topping – Mini/Small Blizzard | Peanut; may contain Tree nuts |
| Peanut Butter Topping – Sundae, Shake, Malt, Medium/Large Blizzard | Peanut; may contain Tree nuts |
| Pineapple Topping – Sundae | None declared |
| Ranch | Milk, Egg, Soy |
| Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pieces – Medium/Large Blizzard | Milk, Soy, Peanut; may contain Egg, Wheat, Tree nuts |
| Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pieces – Mini/Small Blizzard | Milk, Soy, Peanut; may contain Egg, Wheat, Tree nuts |
| Shredded Cheese | Milk |
| Strawberry Topping – Mini/Small Blizzard | None declared |
| Strawberry Topping – Sundae, Shake, Malt, Medium/Large Blizzard | None declared |
| Swiss Cheese | Milk |
| Vanilla Syrup – Shake, Malt, MooLatte | None declared |
| Yellow Mustard | None declared |
| Soft Serve Dip Cup | Milk, Egg, Wheat |
| Add A Banana – Small | None declared |
| Add A Banana – Medium | None declared |
| Add A Banana – Large | None declared |
| Add A Banana – XLarge | None declared |
| Antioxidant Boost | None declared |
| Energy Boost | None declared |
| Protein Boost | Milk, Soy |
| Vitamin C Boost | None declared |
Dairy-Free Options at Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen allergen menu entries clear milk from eighty items. Thirty of them are add-ons, and seven are Misty Slush sizes. The plain Hamburger in all three sizes, both Chicken Strip Sandwiches and the Wild Alaskan Fish Sandwich lead the food list.
Chicken Strips in every portion, both Flamethrower baskets and the Flamethrower Chicken Sandwich qualify too, along with three hot dogs. So do Oven Baked Lay’s crisps, both honey mustards, the breakfast Steak Fingers and the Non-Dairy Dilly Bar. Fries, the Side Salad, the Sparkler lemonade and a few sauces read None declared. Dairy Queen prints no allergen code for them, so confirm those at the counter.
| Item | Also declares |
|---|---|
| Hamburger | Wheat, Sesame |
| Hamburger – Double | Wheat, Sesame |
| Hamburger – Triple | Wheat, Sesame |
| Flamethrower Chicken Sandwich | Egg, Wheat, Sesame |
| Original Chicken Strip Sandwich | Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Spicy Chicken Strip Sandwich | Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Wild Alaskan Fish Sandwich | Egg, Wheat, Fish |
| Flamethrower Chicken Strip Basket – 4 pc | Egg, Wheat, Sesame |
| Flamethrower Chicken Strip Basket – 6 pc | Egg, Wheat, Sesame |
| Chicken Strips – 3 pc | Wheat, Soy |
| Chili Dog | Wheat, Soy, Sesame |
| Classic Dog | Wheat, Sesame |
| Hot Dog | Wheat, Sesame |
| BBQ Sandwich | Wheat |
| Oven Baked Lay’s Original Potato Crisps | Soy |
| Chicken Strips – 2 pc | Wheat, Soy |
| Side Salad | None declared |
| Applesauce | None declared |
| Banana | None declared |
| Fries, Kids’ | None declared |
| Fries, Large | None declared |
| Fries, Regular | None declared |
| Lay’s BBQ Potato Chips | None declared |
| Lay’s Potato Chips – Original | None declared |
| DQ Sparkler Classic Lemonade – Small | None declared |
| DQ Sparkler Classic Lemonade – Medium | None declared |
| DQ Sparkler Classic Lemonade – Large | None declared |
| Mango Misty Slush – Extra Large | None declared |
| Mango Misty Slush – Large | None declared |
| Mango Misty Slush – Medium | None declared |
| Mango Misty Slush – Small | None declared |
| Misty Slush – Large | None declared |
| Misty Slush – Medium | None declared |
| Misty Slush – Small | None declared |
| Bacon (3) | None declared |
| Chicken Strips (2) | Wheat, Soy |
| Coffee – 12 oz | None declared |
| Coffee – 16 oz | None declared |
| Ham (2) | None declared |
| Hash Browns | None declared |
| Orange Juice Bottle | None declared |
| Sausages (2) | None declared |
| Steak Fingers (2) | Egg, Wheat, Soy |
| Add DQ Sprinkles | Soy |
| Non-Dairy Dilly Bar | Soy, Tree nuts |
| Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce Cup | Egg |
| Kraft Honey Mustard Dressing | Egg |
| BBQ Dipping Sauce Cup | None declared |
| Marzetti Light Italian Dressing | None declared |
| Wild Buffalo Dipping Sauce Cup | None declared |
| Applewood Smoked Bacon | None declared |
| Banana – Shake, Malt | None declared |
| BBQ Sauce | None declared |
| Brownie Pieces – Medium/Large Blizzard | Egg, Wheat |
| Brownie Pieces – Mini/Small Blizzard | Egg, Wheat |
| Burger Patty | None declared |
| Chili Dog Sauce | Soy |
| Chocolate Topping – Mini/Small Blizzard | None declared |
| Chocolate Topping – Sundae, Shake, Malt, Medium/Large Blizzard | None declared |
| Diced Tomato | None declared |
| Jalapeno Bacon | None declared |
| Ketchup – Better Burger | None declared |
| Lettuce | None declared |
| Mayo | Egg |
| OREO Cookie Pieces – Medium/Large Blizzard | Wheat, Soy |
| OREO Cookie Pieces – Mini/Small Blizzard | Wheat, Soy |
| Peanut Butter Topping – Mini/Small Blizzard | Peanut; may contain Tree nuts |
| Peanut Butter Topping – Sundae, Shake, Malt, Medium/Large Blizzard | Peanut; may contain Tree nuts |
| Pineapple Topping – Sundae | None declared |
| Strawberry Topping – Mini/Small Blizzard | None declared |
| Strawberry Topping – Sundae, Shake, Malt, Medium/Large Blizzard | None declared |
| Vanilla Syrup – Shake, Malt, MooLatte | None declared |
| Yellow Mustard | None declared |
| Add A Banana – Small | None declared |
| Add A Banana – Medium | None declared |
| Add A Banana – Large | None declared |
| Add A Banana – XLarge | None declared |
| Antioxidant Boost | None declared |
| Energy Boost | None declared |
| Vitamin C Boost | None declared |
Ordering Gluten-Free at Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen keeps wheat out of 188 of the 359 items listed, though it warns that gluten cross-contact can easily happen during preparation. Drinks and add-ons make up most of that group. All 32 smoothie, Julius, Misty Freeze and Misty Slush listings qualify.
So do 42 of the 50 shake, MooLatte and cooler listings. Only the malt add-on, the Maple Cookie Shake and the Oreo Coffee Cooler declare wheat.
Sundaes, parfaits and Cupfections add 24 of their 25 listings, and 16 of the 68 Blizzard listings clear wheat in every form. Eight sauces and dressings, eleven sides and kids items, twelve breakfast items and six novelty rows add more. Thirty-six add-on rows and Chili Cheese Fries finish the count. Reading the Dairy Queen allergen menu row by row separates one Blizzard from the next.
Cross-Contact and Shared Equipment at Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen restaurants prepare fish and shellfish in the same equipment as fries and other items, fryers included. Fish protein can stay in the oil and reach other products. That frying oil is a vegetable blend containing soybean oil. Allergens are present in every Dairy Queen restaurant, and Dairy Queen cannot guarantee any item to be allergen free.
Wrapped novelties are the safer pick for gluten. Dilly Bars, Buster Bars, Fudge Bars, Vanilla Orange Bars and StarKiss Bars sealed in clear plastic are made without wheat, rye, oats or barley. Bars in paper bags are made in the restaurant and share its risks.
Texas Dairy Queen restaurants run their own food system, so the Dairy Queen allergen menu does not cover their food. Tell the crew about any allergy before ordering.
Dairy Queen Allergen Menu FAQs
About the author
Sophia W. Steadham writes MenuQuill. She is a food blogger and restaurant review expert who has spent years eating her way through American chain menus, from small-town drive-thrus to national roll-outs.